View Full Version : Sufficient Equipment for a 3-Day 30 Mile AT-Hike this Weekend?
I'm doing my first 3-day hike with some AMC members this weekend (I've done overnighters before, but with friends, not serious hikers) and I wanted to submit for your approval my list of stuff I've got to criticize so I don't look like a total fool when I meet experienced persons.
We're going SoBo in NY across inth NJ and tenting out at the Wildcat and Wawayanda Shelters. Forecast says Highs in Low-Mid 60's, Lows Mid 40's. I'll add a pair of pants / fleece as I see fit but I'm generally content with temperatures.
Total pack weight seems to be 25-30lbs (fine for me, I'm no ultralighter yet)
Gear list is here:
http://thetrailwiki.org/3-Day_AT_Hike_October_11th_-_13th_(Thomas_Worman)#Totem.27s_Gear (http://thetrailwiki.org/3-Day_AT_Hike_October_11th_-_13th_%28Thomas_Worman%29#Totem.27s_Gear)
Some "no brainers" aren't listed on there, i've got Map / Compass, earplugs, spork, The actual clothes I'm wearing... I'm also PROBABLY going to leave behind the Water Purifier since I've got tablets and a bandana.
You'll be fine with your gear on this trip.
Only questions I have are...
(1) small strainer? what is this used for?
(2) 12 oz & 24 oz cups. I'd pick one and leave the other behind.
Just my $0.02 worth. :D
Have a safe and fun trip!
Strainer, When I make Ramen, I boil 3-cups water, Cook the Ramen, Then I strain the Leftover water into another cup and use that Starch-Enriched Water for Tea (little to no Rameny Taste, I dont use the flavor packets)
If it were me, I'd leave the strainer and strain the ramen in a bandana. Afterward, rinse it out and then let it dry overnight or during the day on the back of your pack. But that's just me. :D
All my cooking equipment fits into that little mesh bag that's immediately to the left of my Leki Poles
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Blissful
10-05-2008, 20:55
I can tell you, if those are Wally world dry bags in your picture, they are not waterproof. Just FYI.
Ramen is actually a lousy trail meal nutrition-wise. Unless you are adding some dried veggies and protein to it (I did see you are adding cheese). Same with instant potatoes. But that's just my opinion. I know you are going out only three days, so you can probably get away with it.
I'd take aqua mira. Iodine stains everything and tastes awful.
Doubt you need that much alcohol for a 3 day trip unless you plan on a lot of cooking.
Leave the Bronners at home
Are you cooking every meal? What is your lunch?
You should bring a warm hat.
Also, expect rain this weekend. Consider an extra tarp
know you are going out only three days, so you can probably get away with it.
I'd take aqua mira. Iodine stains everything and tastes awful.
Leave the Bronners at home
Are you cooking every meal? What is your lunch?
I know the ramen is shot on nutrients, like you said, 3 days. if this were a thru-hike i'd be much more serious
It's actually a bottle of Aqua Mira, i just jotted down iodine
The Bags are Wally-World bags, I know theyre not waterproof and im not relying on that, my pack has a built in rainfly
The Bronners is an unusual -must,- unless i can find a toothpaste-packet. I've got a gingavitis thing going on this month
Lunch i'm contemplating getting Dehydrated Skim Milk and some prepackeged Musli, otherwise i can operate on the Quinoa Cereal... pppllleeennntttyyy of protein from that.
Hi, I agree with above. Ditch one cup. Warm hat. More protein. Your stuff looks great and it sounds as if you eat healthy, maybe try some tortillas and freeze dried refried beans with that velveeta? Ramen on its own is boiled air. Mix some tuna in there? You will get hungry and need sustinence! have fun, you will love it.
I'm gonna add a hat for sure, now that the cold is starting to get noticable around here. I'll see if i can replace that ramen with something else.
I'm 100% on not bringing the purifier, Just gonna use aquamira
If you haven't left yet, couscous is fast to prepare.. 1 cup 1-1/4 C water is the correct ratio. If you heat some spices in cooking oil, then 1-1/2 C water is the correct ratio.
Does a nearby store have dried mixed vegetables?
Safeway has bulk dried vegetables, here. Add, somewhat dehydrated cooked hamburger or even cut up ribeye steak. It's only 3-days, but have some real food!
How about chowder?
If rain or cold, good food is great food.
max patch
10-06-2008, 13:44
Have you ever tried Dr Bronners as a toothpaste?
If not, give it a try a home first.
jaywalke
10-06-2008, 14:05
Have you ever tried Dr Bronners as a toothpaste?
If not, give it a try a home first.
I'll second this. I tried it once, and it brought back distinct memories of Christmas Story.
"except I didn't say 'fudge.'"
Yeah I've tried it as toothpaste, tastes just like soap. Not horrible after tea washes it out. I've got a vial of the peppermint, but I have a 3 huge bottles of the Tea-Tree oil blend that I use in the shower every morning (I got them cheap, they were mismarked in their system and I bought all 4 of them, muaha)
I can't seem to find the little packets of toothpaste, so It's better than nothing.
If it were me, I'd leave the strainer and strain the ramen in a bandana. Afterward, rinse it out and then let it dry overnight or during the day on the back of your pack. But that's just me. :D
I did that with coffee grounds for the Hundred Mile Wilderness. Worked fine!
Hey Totem, Im from about 30 miles south of you (outside of trenton) if you ever want to do a trip let me know, im always looking for partners to hike with.