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Rockhound
03-05-2010, 22:32
I'm not planning on any long hikes until next year so I still have plenty of time. Just wondering what you thought so far.
Hello Kitty Backpack Walmart $18.84
Scooby Doo 1 person tent Walmart $18.86
Army Surplus canteen circa 1946 second hand .99 cents
Souvenir Bowie type knife. Bought in Gatlinburg $29.95
Sponge Bob Square Pants sleeping bag Walmart $16.78
Boom Box w/ cd player, cassette, am/fm & 24 spare D cell batteries $72.34
Coleman 2 burner stove $79.99
Clothing: Spiderman long underwear $16.99
2 pr. Huskies denim jeans $29.48
3 assorted Hawaiian shirts already owned
1 black leather jacket (I like to look good) already owned
1 pair of Crocs $29.95 ( I figure 1 pr should last a thru and they are comfortable and only cost thirty bucks) Some of the prices for footwear are insane. Did you know you could spend more than $80 for a pair of shoes ?! But I digress. Tell me what you think so far.
JustaTouron
03-05-2010, 22:36
You have a stove...but no cooking gear. Kmart is having a sale on cast iron this week...you better hurry...
Rockhound
03-05-2010, 22:53
You have a stove...but no cooking gear. Kmart is having a sale on cast iron this week...you better hurry...
Thanks for the tip. I would have looked awful silly opening my 1 1/2 lb Dinty Moores with nothing to cook em in.
Have you thought about snakes. You need to include snake sticks, the poles with the funny hooks on the end. The longer the better. You can also use them as trekking poles.
Rockhound
03-05-2010, 23:14
Have you thought about snakes. You need to include snake sticks, the poles with the funny hooks on the end. The longer the better. You can also use them as trekking poles.
more great advice. I was told my gear should be multi-purpose. Thanks
Maybe you should take one of these: http://www.rei.com/product/803085
Rockhound
03-05-2010, 23:36
Maybe you should take one of these: http://www.rei.com/product/803085
well I was going to take a Maglite cuz I already had the Dcells but that just might save me a few ounces. Plus I gotta admit it looks cool. A steal for $20
I share this tip only because I am in Australia so no direct competition.
Invest in 2 sets of the Pink Flamingo pegs (8 total, spares are good , just in case) .
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/Francophoto/odds/Chickmagnet.jpg
They are the most effective chick magnet I have seen. Peculiarly they also attract the other kind so then it is up to you .
As an added bonus, grizzlies are scared of them. Don't know why, but it is something like the elephant and mouse thing.
Franco
I share this tip only because I am in Australia so no direct competition.
Invest in 2 sets of the Pink Flamingo pegs (8 total, spares are good , just in case) .
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/Francophoto/odds/Chickmagnet.jpg
They are the most effective chick magnet I have seen. Peculiarly they also attract the other kind so then it is up to you .
As an added bonus, grizzlies are scared of them. Don't know why, but it is something like the elephant and mouse thing.
FrancoThis is ridiculous - there are no grizzlies on the AT.
Grimelowe
03-05-2010, 23:47
I see you have the spiderman long underwear, but I didn't see any other 'bottoms.' You may want to consider the Aquaman or WonderWoman Underoos for when you must wash the Spidey clothes.
Besides, they look and feel great as casual wear on warmer days.
-Grimey
SoonerTex
03-06-2010, 00:01
I would think after a long day on the trail you may want to slip out of the Crocs and into a nice pair of Bunny Slippers for sitting around camp in your lawn chair.
Grimelowe
03-06-2010, 00:16
My daughter has the Hello Kitty backpack, and I'd worry about having enough room. You may want to consider a larger pack. Since you seem fond of WalMart, I'll keep my eye open for a suitable replacement in your price range. Besides, Hello Kitty is last season's fashion, and by the time you leave, you may want a different look, to not stand out too much on the trail.
-Grimey
"This is ridiculous - there are no grizzlies on the AT."
I see, someone is already using them there. Bette still use them anyway, just in case they come back.
Franco
Mountain Wildman
03-06-2010, 00:30
I was considering this for the summer months, You may want one also.
And it's only 7.5 lbs.
O2-Cool® Portable Battery Powered Cool Box Personal Air Conditioner
http://www.safetycentral.com/coboxpobaopr.html
You'll need to pick up some stereo head phones for the boom-box and your SETI monitoring.
A dutch oven to boil water and prepare the trail stew.
A Radio flyer wagon to help during collection of the fire wood and as a portage cart.
A memory foam matress for a good nights sleep and ground insulation.
Don't forget to get out for some shakedown hikes, to test the equipment.
HYOH. :sun
GrubbyJohn
03-06-2010, 02:32
I'm not planning on any long hikes until next year so I still have plenty of time. Just wondering what you thought so far.
Hello Kitty Backpack Walmart $18.84
Scooby Doo 1 person tent Walmart $18.86
Army Surplus canteen circa 1946 second hand .99 cents
Souvenir Bowie type knife. Bought in Gatlinburg $29.95
Sponge Bob Square Pants sleeping bag Walmart $16.78
Boom Box w/ cd player, cassette, am/fm & 24 spare D cell batteries $72.34
Coleman 2 burner stove $79.99
Clothing: Spiderman long underwear $16.99
2 pr. Huskies denim jeans $29.48
3 assorted Hawaiian shirts already owned
1 black leather jacket (I like to look good) already owned
1 pair of Crocs $29.95 ( I figure 1 pr should last a thru and they are comfortable and only cost thirty bucks) Some of the prices for footwear are insane. Did you know you could spend more than $80 for a pair of shoes ?! But I digress. Tell me what you think so far.
i hope you got the longjohns with the footies:-?
Rockhound
03-06-2010, 08:19
I share this tip only because I am in Australia so no direct competition.
Invest in 2 sets of the Pink Flamingo pegs (8 total, spares are good , just in case) .
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/Francophoto/odds/Chickmagnet.jpg
They are the most effective chick magnet I have seen. Peculiarly they also attract the other kind so then it is up to you .
As an added bonus, grizzlies are scared of them. Don't know why, but it is something like the elephant and mouse thing.
FrancoFantastic. Another dual purpose item. Bear deterrent and chick magnet. TY
Rockhound
03-06-2010, 08:21
I see you have the spiderman long underwear, but I didn't see any other 'bottoms.' You may want to consider the Aquaman or WonderWoman Underoos for when you must wash the Spidey clothes.
Besides, they look and feel great as casual wear on warmer days.
-Grimey
Well Aquaman sure. But Wonder Woman? What do you think I am? Gay? Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Rockhound
03-06-2010, 08:23
My daughter has the Hello Kitty backpack, and I'd worry about having enough room. You may want to consider a larger pack. Since you seem fond of WalMart, I'll keep my eye open for a suitable replacement in your price range. Besides, Hello Kitty is last season's fashion, and by the time you leave, you may want a different look, to not stand out too much on the trail.
-GrimeyThank you for keeping an eye out. I'm just starting to realize my pack may be a little small. People might mistake me for an ultralighter.
Rockhound
03-06-2010, 08:24
I was considering this for the summer months, You may want one also.
And it's only 7.5 lbs.
O2-Cool® Portable Battery Powered Cool Box Personal Air Conditioner
http://www.safetycentral.com/coboxpobaopr.html
In all seriousness MW. Is this on your gear list? Tell the truth.
Rockhound
03-06-2010, 08:30
You'll need to pick up some stereo head phones for the boom-box and your SETI monitoring.
A dutch oven to boil water and prepare the trail stew.
A Radio flyer wagon to help during collection of the fire wood and as a portage cart.
A memory foam matress for a good nights sleep and ground insulation.
Don't forget to get out for some shakedown hikes, to test the equipment.
HYOH. :sun
Aliens on the A.T. Now I'm really excited. Already have my stove. Think I'll skip the oven. Radio Flyer Wagon is a super idea. I was getting a little concerned with my pack weight but with a wagon I can just go crazy and pack whatever I want to. Memory foam mattress another good idea. I bet they just squish down to nothing when you pack them, however I am looking for the kind that float. I think it might come in handy for fording rivers. Keep that good advice coming.
Stream crossing - perhaps some surplus ribbon bridge material from an Army Navy store? You have the Radio Flyer Wagon already - maximize its full capabilities.
DocHolliday
03-06-2010, 13:47
Ditch all that stuff and just go like this:
http://imgur.com/gallery/8ipZxhttp://i.imgur.com/8ipZx.jpg
lol
DocHolliday
03-06-2010, 13:48
http://imgur.com/gallery/8ipZx
errr
Rockhound
03-06-2010, 13:55
Well It does say no pack animals on the A.T. but If I'm carrying him on my back I wonder if that counts?
Snowleopard
03-06-2010, 18:52
"Scooby Doo 1 person tent Walmart $18.86" I can't find that one online, but people have used the Walmart Ozark Trails Children's tent:
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showpost.php?p=759532&postcount=16
envirodiver
03-06-2010, 19:03
Don't forget an axe. Comes in real handy to chop up firewood, cut down trees to count the rings and see how old they are, and rearrange trail shelters.
climber2377
03-06-2010, 19:03
dont forget you may need food storage. this one comes with wheels!
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=coleman+coolers&rls=com.microsoft:*:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=17680791831670842635&ei=Bt-SS9fWE8aWtgfPxLDUCg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CC4Q8wIwAw#ps-sellers
beakerman
03-08-2010, 00:45
$79 for a coleman stove!!!...you got robbed son...
Some additional items to consider...
http://www.babyproofingplus.com/item10728.htm
http://www.babyproofingplus.com/item10690.htm
so far i'm more of a short distance hiker but i think he's still missing something, like say, a place to keep his pet fishes. i see no aquiriums listed and i know walmart has 10g, 29g and 55g tanks for sure
Service Tech
03-08-2010, 06:46
It says no pack animals, not animal packs.
http://www.pepperidgefarm.com/ProductLanding.aspx?catID=722
I got my Crocs for $11 at Next Adventure "basement sale" in Portland, Oregon.
Fly, or take a train, "slightly used" or "discontinued stock" it will be worth it if they have your size.
Here is an Ozark Trail (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-9-x-8-Dome-Tent/10993395) tent, found at Walmart, however the 5'x4' Kids Dome Tent Blue Camouflage (http://www.walmart.com/ip/5-x-4-Kids-Dome-Tent-Blue-Camouflage/13262106) at $15 is much better than the Princess (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Disney-5-x-3-Dome-Tent-Princess/13262089) tent or the Cars (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Disney-5-x-3-Dome-Tent-Cars/13262086) tent at $20. IMHO.
The blue camo tent is a good idea, bears and boogeymen can not see the color blue, and if some pink flamingos are placed in a 20' circle around the tent, you're doubly safe.
Forget about carrying all that cooking gear and stove. All you need is jerky. Turkey jerky, beef jerky, fish jerky, and vegetarian jerky. You may have to invent that last one, maybe from tofu?
Good luck!
scooterdogma
03-15-2010, 19:16
I don't see a hat, or bugnet, or toothbrush? This is what I use, also works as a hair and boot brush...
http://www.whiteblaze.net//www.whiteblaze.net/forum/newattachment.php?t=59693&poststarttime=1268694222&posthash=582ad8f7a7a6997f1c273b3d8ed5ce88
brooklynkayak
03-17-2010, 11:38
My advice, go with the single burner Coleman stove. Do you really need two burners if you are going solo? Now if there were two of you....
The long Mag-Lite has many purposes, it makes a great club for fighting off weirdos and critters or you can blind them by burning their retinas with the bright light, You could use it to attract attention when you get lost.
brooklynkayak
03-17-2010, 11:51
Sorry if this has been posted before, but you may want to “Devour the terrain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nM6wfjuirE); You Deserve it! Humiliate your surroundings!”
"Rapid Access Turgid Spring Release Action" really makes difference, but do you have the $?
Sassafras Lass
03-17-2010, 14:50
Don't forget your personalized, gold-plated poop shovel: http://www.usimprints.com/store/promotional-beach-gear/product/gold-plated-shovel/ Now THAT thing is truly indispensible!
twodifferentsocks
03-18-2010, 01:33
http://auer83.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/vinceoffer-slapchop.jpg