Hanging in Maine

[Slow and Steady]

Just started hiking a bit on the AT this summer and I got hooked. Have finished 4 overnight hikes on the trail over the past few weeks. I have spent a few nights in shelters and in tents. The shelters are great, but I can never get comfortable, even using a Thermo-Rest Trail-Lite pad. If you have ever been on the trail in maine you know it is an oddity to find 20 sq/ft without roots and/or rocks so a tent is simply not practical. After doing a little research I happily found the answer in the trees. I am now armed with a Hennessy Expedition with zipper entry and I love it! Planning my first overnight with it later this month.

This is a great sight and I have learned a great deal from the forums.

Thanks All!

[avalonmorn]

Welcome from tumbleweed and red dirt country! You'll be addicted in no time.

[Poppabear]

Welcome to HF glad that you have learned a bunch here. When you get your first night in your HH you will be amazed at how comfortable it is.

[tiredhiker]

hey bud I also live in maine (chelsea) just outside of augusta. I have been going to the at quite often myself. I am headding out in two weeks for a 5 day hike just to get out..
Have fun and maybe we can hook up sometime

[Otis_Hiker]

Welcome to HF from another New Englander! If you ever come to hike some of the AT in MA be sure and give me a shout and I'll join ya!

[Slow and Steady]

Thanks everyone. I will reach out next time I hit the trail. Thanks for the invites.