Replacement fiberglass tent poles usually come in complete sets when you buy them. They can be purchased from an outdoor goods store or even on the Internet, but you need to have the dimensions for the tent that you want the replacement rods for.

Choosing your Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear is as important as planning your hike itinerary. Gear that works fine for an overnight or weekend trip may not be the best choice for a thru-hiker. Multi-month backpacking adventures require more careful consideration when it comes to hiking gear. However, thru-hikers are a relatively small segment of the backpacking and camping market, and it can be difficult to find a good selection of appropriate gear in stock where you can actually see and touch it.

The Trail is so much a part of who I am. I know I’m not alone. Anyone who has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail — and, in fact, anyone who dreams of doing it — becomes so entranced with the thing that it’s hard to imagine there could be someone who’s never heard of it. Here's a site for sharing among AT lovers.