I think I left my blue Sierra Designs rain jacket with gray mittens in the pockets along with a black stuff sack containing a black fleece top and bottom, some Darn Tough socks, and a light fleece...
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I think I left my blue Sierra Designs rain jacket with gray mittens in the pockets along with a black stuff sack containing a black fleece top and bottom, some Darn Tough socks, and a light fleece...
Quick update. I've made it to just south of Damascus (in 29 days) and am really glad I brought my 10-degree bag. It keep me nice and warm on some very cold nights. I'll probably carry it for...
I'm trying that. I just hope sucking the air out of ziplock bags provides a good enough seal!
Thanks all for the useful feedback! I'll definitely watch the food carefully. My first food package, already in the mail, is too heavy, but that might be a good learning experience. :-) I'll...
@ BowGal - I've been running in Altras for several years now, 4 or 5 different models, and really like them. I love their wide toe box and have gotten used to the zero drop (no elevated heel) pretty...
Dogwood - sounds like pretty solid advice. No doubt I will learn a lot along the way.
4eyed - I've got the tweezers and Imodium. Thanks for reminding me about the Benadryl!
gbolt - I'm headed...
I'm starting my NOBO Thru Hike next week and don't have much time to make significant changes to my packing list. The totals are:
Base Weight: 20.62 pounds
Max Pack Weight: 32.3 pounds (5 days...
I'm starting my thru hike from Amicalola next week and the night time forecasts look low (23 Hawk Mtn, 22 Woods, 32 Low Gap). I don't think my 32* bag and liner will cut it so I'm hauling my 10* bag...
I have a 32-degree down bag and a 10-degree down bag (and a -20 degree bag not pertinent here :-) and am debating which to start out at Springer with on 14 March. I have a thin bag liner which is...
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NOBO
14 Mar 18
TBD on Approach Trail