In you guys/gals opinion, which book will be more helpfull on my thru-hike; the Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers’ Companion, or the Thru-hiker’s handbook by “Wingfoot”? Why so?
Cheers
Brian
Which is best?
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#2
Both books have their strong points.
Wingfoot has not hiked the trail in a decade. He relies on others to send him updated information random like.
The ALDHA Companion is edited by regional editors who visit every town every year. Proceeds benefit ATC and ALDHA.
Myself, I carried Wingfoot the first time. Don’t know what I will carry next time.
If possible, look at both of them, or possibly buy both of them before making a decision.
And, in any event, I suggest that you cut the binding off the book, and carry only the pages you need until you get to your next mail drop.
Peaks
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#3
Used WF’s Handbook in 2001 and wasn’t sure what I was going to use for my 2003 thru. Ordered and just received the new (reformatted) Handbook. WF has done a good job of combining the benefits of the DataBook (mileage listing)with his traditional trail narrative. And, he got it prited and available this year before most hikers were headed to Springer. I’ve decided that this is the only reference I’ll need for 2003.
Footslogger
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#5
wingfoot gets the mileage and information directly from the ATC, so it is as complete. it is the same.
grizzly adam
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#6
To put it simply, it told me what I wanted to know and didn’t waste my time with stuff I didn’t need.
Mileages, towns, hostels, grocery stores; it’s all there.
Colter