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Next paycheck will be my clothes and train/hiker hostel, then ill be ready to set sail in march :) i just wanted to tell u guys how happy i am :)
Subie Love
12-20-2013, 14:50
I know the feeling! Just bought my Greyhound ticket and hiker hostel reservation for April 2nd yesterday. I have just a couple random things to buy but otherwise I'm set for gear. I can't wait to get this show on the road!
I'm jealous of both you guys - good luck on your hikes!
i start around march 4 , just order my tent ( traillight 2p ) 150 $ sleeping bag (sawtooth 15 down marmot)175$ and my shoes , ( salomon speedcross 3 ) 90$ alrdy have osprey pack and a few things form my 2012 hike
daddytwosticks
12-20-2013, 16:16
Not a thru hiker, just a section hiker. If you can, go get that gear dirty before the big day. Set up your tent and get some practice in the rain. Maybe go sleep out in your sleeping bag on the back porch, etc. Good luck and have some great adventures. :)
Chubbs4U
12-20-2013, 17:36
i start around march 4 , just order my tent ( traillight 2p ) 150 $ sleeping bag (sawtooth 15 down marmot)175$ and my shoes , ( salomon speedcross 3 ) 90$ alrdy have osprey pack and a few things form my 2012 hike
Hate to do this but could of saved a bunch of weight with a different tent.
Tom Petty once said that the waiting is the hardest part. he was sort of right...waiting for the start is awfully difficult. the only thing that was harder than the waiting for me, in retrospect, was the 5-6 months of hiking and the constant up and downs you have to do to finish!;) good luck and best wishes to all you starting out next year.
Subie Love
12-21-2013, 02:04
Not a thru hiker, just a section hiker. If you can, go get that gear dirty before the big day. Set up your tent and get some practice in the rain. Maybe go sleep out in your sleeping bag on the back porch, etc. Good luck and have some great adventures. :)
I tested my T.T. Rainbow out in the rain but had a few leaks. I re-seam sealed it so I gotta test it out again. I also have a new down jacket and Smartwool midlayer in the mail. When those get here, I'll test them out and I should be good to go.
Autummyst
12-21-2013, 03:05
Next paycheck will be my clothes and train/hiker hostel, then ill be ready to set sail in march :) i just wanted to tell u guys how happy i am :)
Congrats!!! It is so much fun preparing and it feels more real when you make those major gear purchases :)
HikerMom58
12-21-2013, 20:26
I'm so happy for y'all!! Yippeeee!!!!!!!!
fins1838
12-22-2013, 13:04
Can I come? ;-)
Christie Belle
12-22-2013, 14:46
I've been gathering gear and saving up as well! I should be getting my JetBoil and trekking poles from Santa in a few days! I'm planning a thru-hike starting the 1st of April. Of course I'm full of questions, but how far in advance do we need to pre-register for hiker hostels?
Next paycheck will be my clothes and train/hiker hostel, then ill be ready to set sail in march :) i just wanted to tell u guys how happy i am :) You shouldn't have wasted money on gear. Most people just hike the first 30 miles to Neels Gap and buy all their gear there. You really won't need much for the first few days anyway, just a few granola bars.
Next paycheck will be my clothes and train/hiker hostel, then ill be ready to set sail in march :) i just wanted to tell u guys how happy i am :)
Know the feeling got our tickets yesterday.