Are u sold? If not it's mine.
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Are u sold? If not it's mine.
This garnish red Kelty Redwing 50 (50L) 3100c.i. has all - look up the specs and design - adjustable shoulder straps to match your back.Removeable and replaceable comfortable belt. 6 Pouches and...
I've got the curse of "Not likeable" but love company - still, it's do it or don't and do it is more fun.
Equinox backpack. This baby will last forever.
Are u a side or back or belly sleeper. The choice will influence ur choice.
That is a good question... I've carried rain pants and only used them once - in the sleeping bag at the Roan mtn.
shelter. That night I was glad that I had them... kept them in the bottom of the...
Many have tried bivys but retreated to others because: In the rain it's hard to get into the bivy dry; fear of
the resulting openess; it's hard to share with one's new found friend....ect. I like...
A Jan 1st starter I talked with a few yrs. ago said she was sorry that she haden't brought spikes.
Fire? Are you a wood burner - lighter or matches only.
F/o? small furnace cat or larger units?
Gas canister? From the small to the large.
None of the above - don't cook?
One biker carried bear spray for dogs. She triggered it in her enclosed tent. She kept carring the spray.
The ole saying - if ur ready it won't happen.
Don't know why but Johnniwa in Erwin hasn't help hikers get to the Wally in Erwin where resupply is
complete. You can rent a bicycle at jons to go to and get back from wallies.
Side sleeping needs a mattress such as thermarest. Note that the tent/shelters suggested are
expensive. As a vet have u thought about the simple tarp 10' X 10' wally $7.00.
A wool blanket on top of a pad rated r3 or better will do fine.
Having done a lot of the trail I've learned that the cost of starting at Springer is high but the cost of starting
a flip-flop from the part of the trail that is nearest to your place is lower. ...
Changing to flip flop Mar 8 SOBO from Duncannon, Pa
Sparky 2000 was listed as Mar 8 NOBO>
u have to wait until the mud season is over and the state has opened the trail. About 10 June.
I've been shuttled to the air port from both Hot Springs and Erwin. Hot Springs was the owner of the
outfitters and Erwin was an employee at Johnny's .
U r in2 a "just do it situation". From Erwin it's easy to road walk up to the nearest greyhound stop. (2 hrs.) or
continue hiking 11 more days to Damascus where the experts will help u.
I've seen large tribes that won't camp in the shelters - they always go to the nearest stream and camp
together. If you want to avoid the trouble of shelters - mice, snakes, rat waste poisons,...
A pack of coyotes have been close to the shelter for about three years. Going down that steep hill to get the water .... if your young - look out.
Who was it that said - buy the backpack last, after u know the ci that is needed.
The last I heard NJ outlowes bear spray - winter or summer, I wouldn't do NJ w/o bear spray.
In Mar there will be so many hikers around - girls will pal up with girls - boys will be happy to show off to anyone...
You'll be able to phone mommy at the first road crossing. No problem.
Mac & cheese between towns - natural fire, wood chips. Small pot with handle and lid. 10 deg sb. emergency
tent. umbrella. long johns. swim suit. spork. small platypus. 3.5 lb. pack. keen...
I've also been using the keen sandels and am happy. I switch to waterproof socks when the rain comes around.
And back to dry socks when the sun shines.