I used it on my AT thru hike and for a lot of walking in Tassie. While on the AT I only slept in shelters 3 times. Just a bit of background.
It is tent that is built for harsh conditions and handles...
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I used it on my AT thru hike and for a lot of walking in Tassie. While on the AT I only slept in shelters 3 times. Just a bit of background.
It is tent that is built for harsh conditions and handles...
I will be heading south from Chief Joseph Pass( that is far as I got last year-injured) .
I fly into Missoula on the 4 Jun and hopefully will be hitching down to the Pass on the 7 Jun.
Taz
I use a lightweight duffel bag.
Some ppl buy a used suitcase and throw away when they reach destination. Other's use wrapping at airport. Large plastic bag.
Only one i dont like is, cinch your...
To keep my pack liner lasting longer i only use it when necessary ie when in desert areas i just roll it up. Also makes packing alot easier. Taz
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I have done the WAs 4 times. Weather is always a factor. You have to be prepared to sit out multiple days in your tent. Dont forget a rope to pack haul.
Other walks could be the Overland Track(...
On all tie outs that dont have alot of length ie corners of my duplex; ends of my Moment, I have permanently attached some builders line(about an extra 500mm) It is daisy chained and only used when...
My resupply for the Sierra( this was in '16 so a low snow year) was
Box to KM Picked up my BV 500( I borrowed one so no decision for me)
Resuppy at Bishop( came out via Kearsage Pass)Took 5 days...
They are just a piece of material, usually cotton drill or sometimes an oil skin, that has elastic around the top. It then just droops over the top of the boot and isn't actually connected to the...
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/ms-fix-it-sock-protectors/p/WCC100000000279318/
I dont know if you have the same thing in the US but I have just used these on a 14 day walk on the Larapinta Trail...
This was on the side of the road at a road crossing. Taz
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The other thing to consider is the length of the USB cord, longer is better. Then you can use outlets up high and also not have to try and squeeze you phone in right where everyone else is trying ...
Shorts and long sleeve shirt all the way but had very light track pants for camp ( mosquitoes ).
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Two pairs of socks is the bare minimum. You should be trying to wash your socks daily. The dirt and dust that gets into them really chews up your feet. Clean pair at the beginning of each day and...
I was wearing out a pair about once a month. So I decided to see if I really needed them . Two of the most annoying weeks on the trail. Dont have to be dirty girl just light ones.
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Thanks. Will do that.
Isn't that where I have posted? Am I missing something?
Taz
I am a vet, Australian Army or course.
Thanks for the tip
Taz
Thanks for that, that is my back up plan.
I hitched down when I left the trail last year
Taz
G'day I am Taz from Australia.
Last year I had to get off the trail at the Mill Creek Fire Station. I am planning on getting back on at that point this year.
I fly into LA on the 25 May
I will ...
Hiker Hostel takes all the hassle out of getting to Springer. I would use them again.
Taz
One thing that I found very useful with a smartphone was getting the most up to date water report on the PCT. Also phone was needed for organising accommodation, or any minor or major issue. I used...
Nearly always have breakfast in bed so I use my stove in the vestibule. On a nice day the door is open on a rainy day it' s closed and I have to be a bit more careful. No fluid ever in the tent . I...
I used one all the way. Coffee in the mornings, I mainly ate Mountain House each night so the JB was fine.
Taz
Hot Springs - it has the Smoky Mountains Diner. Laughing Heart is very nice, I camped on the lawn. Cleaner thank Uncle Johnnys too.
Hot Springs has a laundromat, bars, outfitter, resupply did I...
I used the Hike Inn, really good service. They do a dinner run/resupply into Robinsville each evening. We got there early and they were going into Robinsville to get some lunch so got an extra trip ...