I usually carry about 8lbs-10lbs of gear, 2lbs of water upto 10lbs (lquart-1.25gal for dry camp/dry stretches), and 5-25lbs of food (2-10 days). large male 195lbs on avg.
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I usually carry about 8lbs-10lbs of gear, 2lbs of water upto 10lbs (lquart-1.25gal for dry camp/dry stretches), and 5-25lbs of food (2-10 days). large male 195lbs on avg.
two batteries + phone is a better combo and also provides more charge input so you can soak up the juice when you hit shorter store stops. 2x2.4amp dual usb square with foldable plug--maybe carry 2...
You clearly haven't seen people get low blood sugar, tired of it all, or just plain nasty about being in the woods. Everyone carries their own stuff. People get separated and miss a trail turn all...
Go Alone, Stay Alone for the most part. Have $10k if you've never been on a long hike/$6k if you have. Have an additional $3k-$5k saved up for your return. Only hike half of it. Walk toward home...
Both. Redundancy. The maps are less likely to get destroyed and don't require power. However, GPS or smartphone is quick and easy. Downside-you might need to carry 2 backup batteries, backup...
I usually have all the same gear, perhaps a larger pot to heat more water with and a couple coffee cups versus just one large cup/mug. That's about it.
Some of the best grits you can buy come from near the trail at Neel Gap. Unbolted variety. You don't have to drive there, they sell them at local wHole Fds. www.loganturnpikemill.com Real grits...
I got a $60 ticket there last year when I took Grandpa and the kids for a hike. It seemed obvious that there are plenty of places to park but they decided to turn it into a money maker the last few...
I'm all for living simply, and being a cheapskate is fine too. However, do not ask to use my data book on the trail (once/twice okay no more), do not repeatedly ask me where we are because I have a...
Grayson highlands loop out of massey. VA
I'd break the trail into two or three sections. Like SPringer to Harpers, then Harpers to home, then home to Katahdin. just to keep the wear and tear down on my body, maximize enjoyment, minimize...
I've been on the trail carrying a baby, sterilizing breast pump parts in a cookpot over a fire (sometimes the kid doesn't drink as much as you think), sleeping in winter storms aka checking on the...
2mph + 30mins for every 1000 vertical up. If yer fit, more than likely you will walk a solid 3mph and then take a 10-20 min break every hour. So you end up averaging 2 mph.
Finish school, get a job and start making money--save 15-20% of your income for life (not hiking), keep making money, find out if that girl can cook. Find out if you can make it at a job for more...
aeropress with kaffeologie steel mesh/or disposable paper filters
I remember hiking with a 19 year old eagle scout dude that was clean and sober that carried a 35lb pack with NO shelter. He made it all the way to Maine. One time he had to sleep under a friends...
I used a sawyer filter and it was very nice to pull off my platy valve and stick the output on there and sit on or rest my knee on the bag. Personally, I don't really filter on the East Coast except...
If you try to take any person on these trips, you'll find them complaining. If you take a spouse, you can be guaranteed it will be outright annoying as much as it is enjoyable. It sounds like your...
I really enjoyed Lake City last summer. They will help you get back to the trail if you can get to town. During the season, someone will often shuttle up to the pass around 10-1030 am and...
walgrnns sells a 2 port usb charger $10-15. Combined that with a radio shack 2 AA usb charger. sometimes i'll take a 4400 lipro backup battery as well...Tech & Go USB Dual Part Wall Charger
USB...
Recently picked up a toaks ti alky stove top jetted, it seems to work really well with the chickenwire stand. I saw that zelph had a top jetted as well...minibulldesign bios micro stove was the...
Both of you guys will need to get in very good shape. People like to think the trail is a good place to "get active," but most will overdo it and injure themselves. In addition to a full day on...
It depends on how often you go and if you're currently comfortable with your gear for the seasons you have selected.
I have spent the money on lighter and smaller gear for bicycle touring. But...
i'd have my 10d bag with regular, multiple winter layers, or 20d bag with aforementioned plus extra fleece items/thick or two layers of long underwear/thick socks, or 30d bag with puffy polartec/down...
Yogi is providing Half mile's pct maps at a discounted price because they want to provide a good resource without charging an arm and a leg. I've seen their maps and you won't beat them. GL