Roan is one if not the highest shelter on the trail is it not? Hopefully things will get warmer as you go. Makes me think I may up my sleeping bag to the zero degree one when I start next week in...
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Roan is one if not the highest shelter on the trail is it not? Hopefully things will get warmer as you go. Makes me think I may up my sleeping bag to the zero degree one when I start next week in...
Would have listed mine but you already did. :-)
wish I were going! Have a good hike and I'll see you on the trail
Fireweed
I know that after leaving the trail last fall, I didn't get back on White Blaze right away. Then with this spring's attempt nearly here, I'm cruising the threads again. And, I guess I think little...
I was told that anyone who isn't a bit crazy as the start date approaches is crazy. So, despite lots of experience, I still feel like a newbie till I get a few miles behind me.
Trail Name: Fireweed
Direction : NOBO
Start Date : March 4
Approach: nope
I did something similar last fall. I have a rectangular summer bag that I threaded my hammock through. Super warm. I had another super light summer bag inside. No problem to 35 degrees.
I have a 4 lb down bag that I don't carry unless winter camping. I'd investigate quilts and other light to ultralight alternatives just to save on weight.
I hopscotched all over the trail this fall and finally quit in VA the week before Thanksgiving. All I can think about is getting back on again. I'm planning for March this time going GAME. I've...
I'm thinking of Roanoak via train tomorrow. Any chance of a shuttle? I'm leaving DC this afternoon or tomorrow afternoon. 907 632 4841 Fireweed.
Been snowed out of NY and the trees are down as...
Tyvek works for all of the above. Clean tents are great and clean place to sit ditto. As to cozy. Use duct insulation instead. You'll minimize fuel. Get to boiling, place pot into duct cozy and...
Back at the end of Sept. I saw these folks not far from Abol: Tank, Elm & Oak (the twin girls) In Monson saw
Zeus (83) Loner Boner (70) Handstand (minus the mowhawk)
Hubba, saved $50
Some folks think a % of your weight is useful. Usually 25 to 30% or no more than 30%. I'm just a lot happier with as light a pack as I can be comfortable using. Mine runs between 24 and 28...
I hike alone. But it's hardly alone. Likely fewer than 2 hours have ever passed without someone coming by going the same or opposite way. People who haven't hiked the AT think it is somehow...
Got mine at Ace Hardware but call first. Not all of them carry it. Also, any construction site can be good. I've asked and gotten what they call scraps and we call enough for a tent, pack and...
Being from Alaska, I kinda get the short daylight thing....:-)
Have you tried some shorter (week long or 2 weeks) just to test the reaction? It might help you decide. I hike alone (female, mature. haha) love the independence.
Three hats has found the bandana and all is well. Thanks for your help.
Fireweed
I know that a SOBO found my navy bandana and tried to catch me just after Irene. I wonder if anyone knows that sobo? I'd get him/her my address. I've had that bandana for more years than I'l admit...
Can't wait till Monday! Keep some leaves for me.
Please ship to my PO Box, don't want the spouse to know.........
It's just handy when you need a quick ground cloth or shelter cloth. Less bulky than Insolite ((yeah, I'm old enough to remember Insolite)
Now I'm curious too. I have a two bag system for the shoulder season. One bag is a rect. the other mummy. I'll have to try a night with the pad inside the rect. with the mummy on top. Should be...
I'll be hiking from North Adams, to Del. water gap starting next week. I'm from Alaska where last night it was 15 degrees. I can hardly wait to get to the warm weather. AT weather is predicting...