chambml10
01-21-2013, 19:03
I have a couple months to kill this summer before grad school so, I figured, I love the outdoors: what not hike some of the AT?
So, during the month of July and into August (I imagine), I will be hiking (alone) from the Vermont/Massachusetts border to Katahdin.
I really don't know anyone who has done this and I've been doing as much research as possible but I would really love to hear from an actual person.
So, if you've been on the part of the trail I'm going to be (and even if you're not): what do you have to say about it? Suggestions/Tips/Warnings? How long will this take me (I'm in decent shape and working on being in even better shape)? Not including gear, how much will this cost me (so, I guess just the price of food)? Things you wish you had/didn't have? Things you wish you would've known? Where were your daily checkpoints (figuring out where these are going to be, how I know how far I've gone in a day, where the towns are going to be is still confusing to me)? Where did you resupply/mail yourself stuff (the mailing thing is another still confusing thing)? What did you eat? Did you bathe at all? I know I'll be doing the 100 Miles of Wilderness sooo...yeah, about that?
Here is every item I'm planning on taking/some stuff I still need to buy (looking for opinions on specific items or what I do not need from this list or what I should add):
Bandanas (2)
Off! Family Care Smooth & Dry Insect Repellent (how big of a container?)
7-in-1 Survival Whistle (whistle, compass, magnifying glass, thermometer, mirror, storage compartment)
Leatherman Micra Tool
A Big Knife (lol...needed?)
Lighter or Matches?
Medical Kit: a few band aids, some athletic tape and gauze, moleskin, some antibiotic cream, small pack of benadryll & ibprofen, birth control pills, sunscreen, aloe vera, itch cream, sterilizing pads, hand sanitizer
Bear Mace
Garden Shovel (is this really that necessary for taking care of poop?)
Paracord
Esbit CS985HA Alcohol Stove & Trekking Set (solid fuel tables vs alcohol fuel?)
Titanium Spork
Headlamp
Travel Toothbrush & Toothpaste
MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter
Aquamira Water Treatment Drops
2 Platypus Collapsible 2.0 L Water Bottles
Platypus Hoser Reservior
Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Sack (what sizes and how many???)
Backpack Rain Cover
Transitional Glasses (I really don't think I'm going to want to bother with contacts)
1 Person Tent
Klymit Inertia X Frame Recon Sleeping Pad
+35 degrees Sleeping Bag (I've heard about just using a quilt: any other opinions on this?)
LEKI Super Makalu Teton Anti-Shock Trekking Poles
Osprey Aura Backpack (the 50 or 65?)
Convertible Hiking Pant
Fleece Top
Flannel Top
Long Silk Underwear Shirt & Pants
Hat
Rain Jacket
Merrel Hiking Boots (I've been advised against waterproof boots)
Darn Tough Hiking Socks (4 pairs)
Performance Underwear (2)
Performance Bras (2)
Macabi Skirt
Performance Top (short sleeve vs sleeveless?)
OK! I think that is it for now :) I apologize if this is a bit ridiculous to post, just with all I'm asking...but I'll sincerely appreciate any responses - THANK YOU!!!
So, during the month of July and into August (I imagine), I will be hiking (alone) from the Vermont/Massachusetts border to Katahdin.
I really don't know anyone who has done this and I've been doing as much research as possible but I would really love to hear from an actual person.
So, if you've been on the part of the trail I'm going to be (and even if you're not): what do you have to say about it? Suggestions/Tips/Warnings? How long will this take me (I'm in decent shape and working on being in even better shape)? Not including gear, how much will this cost me (so, I guess just the price of food)? Things you wish you had/didn't have? Things you wish you would've known? Where were your daily checkpoints (figuring out where these are going to be, how I know how far I've gone in a day, where the towns are going to be is still confusing to me)? Where did you resupply/mail yourself stuff (the mailing thing is another still confusing thing)? What did you eat? Did you bathe at all? I know I'll be doing the 100 Miles of Wilderness sooo...yeah, about that?
Here is every item I'm planning on taking/some stuff I still need to buy (looking for opinions on specific items or what I do not need from this list or what I should add):
Bandanas (2)
Off! Family Care Smooth & Dry Insect Repellent (how big of a container?)
7-in-1 Survival Whistle (whistle, compass, magnifying glass, thermometer, mirror, storage compartment)
Leatherman Micra Tool
A Big Knife (lol...needed?)
Lighter or Matches?
Medical Kit: a few band aids, some athletic tape and gauze, moleskin, some antibiotic cream, small pack of benadryll & ibprofen, birth control pills, sunscreen, aloe vera, itch cream, sterilizing pads, hand sanitizer
Bear Mace
Garden Shovel (is this really that necessary for taking care of poop?)
Paracord
Esbit CS985HA Alcohol Stove & Trekking Set (solid fuel tables vs alcohol fuel?)
Titanium Spork
Headlamp
Travel Toothbrush & Toothpaste
MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter
Aquamira Water Treatment Drops
2 Platypus Collapsible 2.0 L Water Bottles
Platypus Hoser Reservior
Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Sack (what sizes and how many???)
Backpack Rain Cover
Transitional Glasses (I really don't think I'm going to want to bother with contacts)
1 Person Tent
Klymit Inertia X Frame Recon Sleeping Pad
+35 degrees Sleeping Bag (I've heard about just using a quilt: any other opinions on this?)
LEKI Super Makalu Teton Anti-Shock Trekking Poles
Osprey Aura Backpack (the 50 or 65?)
Convertible Hiking Pant
Fleece Top
Flannel Top
Long Silk Underwear Shirt & Pants
Hat
Rain Jacket
Merrel Hiking Boots (I've been advised against waterproof boots)
Darn Tough Hiking Socks (4 pairs)
Performance Underwear (2)
Performance Bras (2)
Macabi Skirt
Performance Top (short sleeve vs sleeveless?)
OK! I think that is it for now :) I apologize if this is a bit ridiculous to post, just with all I'm asking...but I'll sincerely appreciate any responses - THANK YOU!!!