I mostly sleep on my side. I use either a Neoair or an Xtherm pad. I adjust the inflation so that my hip just begins to touch the ground. Also use a small inflatable pillow under my knee and a stuff...
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I mostly sleep on my side. I use either a Neoair or an Xtherm pad. I adjust the inflation so that my hip just begins to touch the ground. Also use a small inflatable pillow under my knee and a stuff...
Wear a blaze orange cap or beanie during hunting seasons. The ATC sells a beanie.
+1 for Caltopo. There is also and option for seeing gps tracks that others have used in caltopo.
Not only do gaiters keep debris out of your boots, they also close the gap between your socks and pants which helps to keep ticks and chiggers from crawling up your leg. I treat the gaiters with...
As always, thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the photos. Nothing like the southern mountains.
Converted my Kelty Super Tioga frame for carrying tools for trail maintenance.
Dan
Hash browns make a great meal for car camping. But IMHO are not a good choice for backpacking as a lot of fuel is needed to get that crispy goodness.
Found a zipper pull therometer thay says it has max/min readings. On my X-mas list.
https://www.thermoworks.com/thermodrop?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI65Ks0KKK7AIVRNbACh1ddw3nEAQYASABEgJgGfD_BwE
Dan
I use athletic tape to cover friction spots to prevent blisters. It is thin enough to wrap adjacent toes without crowding and causing more problems. It peels off without leaving gummy residue.
Thanks for the update.
Yes, Standing Indian Mountain is in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area. Group size is limited to 10. Sad that some groups are clueless or just completely disregard any rules.
+1. Sunrise from the first bald would be a great start. Don't forget a flashlight.
[QUOTE=Furlough;2254124]I think maybe this is an Ohio Buckeye Tree or a Horse Chestnut Tree. The compound leaf structure is more like an Ohio Buckeye Tree/Horse Chestnut. Osage Orange is a single...
The Wesser Evil Porter is great. Can't wait to get back to the So. Appalachians for hiking and to try a few more brews. For research purposes.
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I just got my down pants from Goosefeet. They weight 6.1 oz. The fit is perfect from the measurements given. They have a drawstring waist.
I still plan to go. With your other backpacking trips you have planned for the summer, I'm sure you will leave me in the dust.
Dan
Anyone mention arch supporting insoles? Sometimes they are helpful with knee pain.
I have found balancing exercises also helps, like walking across a small diameter log.
Dan
I am interested. My last trip to the Wind River Range was an out and back to Titcomb Basin. Nice area and worth a repeat.
Dan
For lows from about 25 to zero degrees and inside a three season tent, I use a Kelty 15 degree down bag with a Neoair Xtherm pad. I sleep in mid- or silk-weight long underwear. At zero I use a...
+1 on the WM Summerlite. Although for your temperature range, 50-70, I would be sleeping with a t-shirt and only part way in the bag.
Wear light colored, long pants treated with permethrin. You can buy pre-treated clothing, like bugsaway or you can treat you own. There is also a vendor you can send your favorite garment for...
I use a 20 ounce Gatorade bottle for a shaker bottle. These weigh about 1.2 ounces empty. Use it as an additional water bottle to help to keep it clean.
Dan
Three trips in mid-September in the Wind Rivers for me. Lowest temperture was about 15 degrees at some campground in Pinedale the night before our trip. In the mountains, we never had water freeze on...
I use the 8 ounce Motts apple juice plastic bottles. This is the same plastic as Gatorade bottles. I never had one of these leak. I've carried milk, juice, wine, oil, alcohol, even kerosene for fire...
I assume you were looking at the Trail Sections Map with the trail as bold red line and some black dots between the North Fork and the Eleven Point. If this is true these black dots just show the...