Cigarettes/Dip

[rocketsocks]

Seen it at school lots of times but never saw anyone dipping on the trail.Attachment 27918

...one of my daughters friends swears by this stuff, hehe

[Odd Man Out]

I just hiked for a few days on the AT earlier this month. I am not a smoker, but ran into a number of hikers (thru and section) who smoked. I also observed that quite a few rolled their own cigarettes. I commented about this to one of the smokers and he agreed that it is quite common. Not sure why.

[Lone Wolf]

Lone Wolf, that was just plain wrong!

supply and demand. i was providing a service

[rocketsocks]

supply and demand. i was providing a service

Business 101;

No GAINS no Maine, hehe

[2015 Lady Thru-Hiker]

I think he may just be funnin' but funnier still, he may not be. Ya know, you and I if in that situation would have gladly thanked him for his service with a thousand thank yous while genuflecting....and in that instance, he would have been a life saver...an on looker witnessing that transaction would likely have hung there head shaking it and think...

...But by the grace of GOD, there go I.

Believe me I quit enough times before I QUIT to be right there with you. And I sure would have. Heck I would have started a bidding war if he was down to the last pack and some else wanted them as well. I had it pretty bad - smh in shame. I truly meant my remark to Lone Wolf light-heartedly.


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[Woody213]

Maybe ill look into rollin my own or maybe just grab a pack for a morning and end of the day and dip while hiking.

[thecyclops]

I cant believe that people still smoke. (obviously I see it everyday) I wake up everyday wanting to be healthier than the day before,to push my body,to make myself strong (for the trail) and just life in general.I want to be mobile and healthy,many,many years from now,and I just cant fathom how people wake up and do the exact opposite,ESPECIALLY when they know the dangers...Does no one have will power,or enough care for themselves to stop?
This is why I have to hike alone.Everyone I know that says they can hike,cant even remotely keep up,because of smoking.I dont get it,I never will.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Don't knock it til you try it.

[Venchka]

Pipe? Bueller ? Anybody ?

Wayne

[thecyclops]

Don't knock it til you try it.

1st,the things I say here aren't meant to belittle anyone and Im not trying to be ugly to anyone,however Im not going to sugar coat it either,so apologies ahead of time if I offend...
I smoked from 15-22 years of age and one evening at work,I walked outside to the trash area and was wheezing and out of breath,just taking the trash out.At a green 22 years of age,even when everyone I worked with smoked,I was smart enough to see what road I was heading down and I quit that very evening. Anyone who says they smoke because they like too are lying to me and themselves,the reason they smoke is because they are addicted and dont want to show some dedication,heart and sacrifice for a week or 2 and just quit.I know its hard,but lots of people do it,its called will power.Either you care about yourself (and others) and quit,or you keep digging yourself into an early grave.
Here in NC,in the County I live in,every city building,every city school and every city park is tobacco free (dip also,not just smoking) and its only going to become more common in the U.S. to not be able to smoke in many areas.I for one wish they would ban smoking everywhere but ones home...I suppose one can wish.

[Likeapuma]

Anyone who says they smoke because they like too are lying to me and themselves,the reason they smoke is because they are addicted and dont want to show some dedication,heart and sacrifice for a week or 2 and just quit.I know its hard,but lots of people do it,its called will power.Either you care about yourself (and others) and quit,or you keep digging yourself into an early grave.

While I think this is true for many, I smoke a few cigars a week during the nicer months. Come colder months, I don't even think about them (Besides occasionally making sure the humidor is at the right levels) . A few days in between, or a few months, I never have an "urge" to fight.

I usually grab a book to read out in the backyard, then realize I could grab a cigar at the same time :P

Just my $.02... I imagine I'm a small percentage, but there are some folks who can use tobacco without becoming addicted.

[lemon b]

Honestly right now since I started smoking after my Mom passed two years ago. I prevents me from doing certain sections around here. Like North Face Greylock or Upper Mountain Road. Instead I shortcut and use other routes in. Last year on my Long Trail YOYO I just used dip. Smoking is the worst addiction to a 59 year old hiker. Kinda like losing my middle kid again.

Before her death I went without smoke or dip for 15 years. On the 78 Dawsonville to Front Royal I smoked and drank the whole way but I was 23.

[lemon b]

Loaded up myself in Floyd this year before hitting Martainsville Speedway this year.

[Slo-go'en]

My suggestion is if you must smoke, use a pipe. Most people find pipe tobacco smoke less objectionable then cigarette smoke. You don't generate any trash. You don't have to smoke it all at once - couple of hits and your good. Plus it's the least expensive option. The only trouble is finding pipe tobacco in the small towns along the trail can be a problem. The only reliable supply is mail drops.

I've been tobacco free for four years now, but I do miss the smoke breaks along the trail, which is about the only time I miss it. Having to get a nicotine fix every hour or so was a good excuse to take 10. On the plus side, I can go up hills with less huffing and I've saved a ton of money.

[Kolo]

My suggestion is if you must smoke, use a pipe. Most people find pipe tobacco smoke less objectionable then cigarette smoke. You don't generate any trash. You don't have to smoke it all at once - couple of hits and your good. Plus it's the least expensive option. The only trouble is finding pipe tobacco in the small towns along the trail can be a problem. The only reliable supply is mail drops.

I've been tobacco free for four years now, but I do miss the smoke breaks along the trail, which is about the only time I miss it. Having to get a nicotine fix every hour or so was a good excuse to take 10. On the plus side, I can go up hills with less huffing and I've saved a ton of money.

I've been smoke free for 2 1/2 years now. Ditto on the reduction of huffing on the up hills and the extra money comes in handy at the outfitter store(s).

[thecyclops]

I've been smoke free for 2 1/2 years now. Ditto on the reduction of huffing on the up hills and the extra money comes in handy at the outfitter store(s).

Thats awesome guys! Love to hear success stories of smokers,err,non-smokers
I hear ya on the huffing.I got a buddy who is a great dude,loves the outdoors as much as I do,but him being a pack and a half a day smoker and me being a cardio nut,well we just cant go hiking together and it sucks.

[Tron-Life]

supply and demand. I was providing a service

cancer merchant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rocketsocks]

cancer merchant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trail Angel...hehehehe

[rocketsocks]

Trail Angel...hehehehe

Hey...I'd take it back, but I can't edit.

[thecyclops]

Hey...I'd take it back, but I can't edit.

LOL and I cant edit either