Weight: 3.1 oz.

The Benton Mackaye Thru Hiker's Guide paired with AntiGravityGear's companion BMT Pocket Profiles which feature an abridged version of the data contained in The Benton Mackaye Thru Hiker's Guide. This unbeatable combo gives you a guidebook and a full set of maps weighing less than 4 oz. and costing less than $25. The Pocket Profiles are a lightweight, waterproof, with point to point data reference along the trail, full color topographic maps, high resolution GPS tracks & elevation profile. The A.T. Guide has detailed information about all services available along the trail.

The BMT Thru Hiker's Guide is an excellent resource for trip planning and hiking alike. It is full of detailed information including trail mileage and elevation and detailed descriptions of both the trail and nearby towns. The maps and elevation profiles use icons to make finding services and resources quick and easy. And the guide offers a great deal of information on logistics to help hikers prepare for their hike no matter the duration.

A set of 3 Pocket Profiles feature the entire Benton MacKaye Trail at a glance and more durable and useful than any other resource available! Weighing in at just 4 grams each, this information filled 3 map set features a full color topographic Benton MacKaye Trail map on one side and elevation profile with altitudes and trail data and information on the other.  Trail data information includes trail mileage, shelter locations, camp sites, water sources, resupply points, lodging, outfitters, and post offices.

A serious tool for trail use and hike planning.

Weight: 0.14 oz.

The entire 76.2 miles of the Foothills Trail at a glance!  Weighing in at just 4 grams, this water-proof, durable map features a Foothills Trail map on one side and an elevation profile with altitudes and trail data/information on the other.  Trail data information includes trail mileage, access points & parking, campsites, water sources, town data, crossing roads, resupply points, mail drops and more.  All the information day-hikers and backpackers need to explore this great trail in one convenient indestructible tool! AntiGravityGear’s long trail Pocket Profile Maps were listed in the April 2012 Backpacker Magazine Spring Gear Guide under the heading “The Ten Essentials”! A serious tool for trail use and hike planning.

In 2003 David Miller, a 41 year old engineer, quit his job to backpack 2172 miles from Georgia to Maine. His story is told here in Awol on the Appalachian Trail, an outstanding contemporary account of hiking on the AT. It provides a vivid description of the Appalachian Mountains, the small towns threaded together by the trail, and the people met along the way. Abundant photographs complement the book’s exacting prose. This book puts the reader into the shoes of the long distance hiker, and draws parallels between lessons learned on the trail and challenges of everyday experience. It is entertaining and funny, insightful and informative. It is about liberation, motivation, and perseverance. This book is for anyone who has ever wanted to break free from routine, anyone with a desire for adventure.

This edition has been completely re-written with all-new sections on hammock FAQs and basics for new hangers, an expanded advanced section for veterans, plus a DIY section to get you started making your own hammock-related gear. The book is a whopping 344 pages littered with hundreds of illustrations and tips you won’t find in the first edition.

Throughout the book you’ll also find tables and charts comparing hammocks and gear to help make decisions a little easier.

The Ultimate Hang 2 covers everything from suspension systems, hammock stands, staying dry, warm, and bug free, along with setting up hammocks indoors. It builds on and expands what was in the first edition but in a more methodical format. A handy reference and index in the appendix makes finding resources much easier.

All the best tips and techniques on hammock camping in one place. Stop searching and start relaxing!