AT Documentary

**nitewalker** · 03-17-2010, 07:18

Originally Posted by Tagless

Outstanding job Tuts! This is better than some AT videos that I've purchased. Thanks so much for sharing.

i thought the same.

**Ender** · 03-17-2010, 08:49

Tuts,

I finished watching the doc... very good stuff. I have to say one of my favorite parts of the whole thing was the attitude shift from pre-hike to post-hike. Post-hike you were much more flexible in your ideas of what to bring/not bring, and your general mood you seemed a lot more relaxed and happy.

Really enjoyed the whole thing overall, and the one thing I'd like to see more of is why you pulled off the trail, and what got you to go back on the trail and finish.

On a side note, MA almost did me in too... I threw a hissy fit on the trail in MA (a serious hissy fit, including throwing hiking poles and swearing) and backtracked to the nearest road where I hitched into town and almost quit... I spent a whole day sitting in a coffee shop watching cars go by, but finally decided that finishing the trail was worth another shot. Glad I did, because from that point forward the trail got much more fun for me.

Seriously good stuff man. Look forward to more of your work in the future!

**David@whiteblaze** · 03-17-2010, 10:37

Great video, congrats! just wanted to ask, why did you get off the trail?

**Rain Man** · 03-17-2010, 11:14

Originally Posted by Ender

On a side note, MA almost did me in too... I threw a hissy fit on the trail in MA (a serious hissy fit, including throwing hiking poles and swearing) and backtracked to the nearest road where I hitched into town and almost quit... I spent a whole day sitting in a coffee shop watching cars go by, but finally decided that finishing the trail was worth another shot. Glad I did, because from that point forward the trail got much more fun for me.

Reminds me of the "rule" that you never act on a major decision at the time you make it. For the AT, I've heard it stated: "Hike one more week after deciding to quit." Amazing how one's perception changes with the passage of just a little time.

I'm enjoying the videos, though started out watching the one that popped up when I clicked on the link, so I "wasted" some time watching a vid that have nothing to do with the AT. Oh well. Thanks for sharing!

Rain

Man

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**Ender** · 03-17-2010, 12:37

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Reminds me of the "rule" that you never act on a major decision at the time you make it. For the AT, I've heard it stated: "Hike one more week after deciding to quit."

So true. It's amazing what just a little time will do to fix things.

**berkshirebirder** · 03-17-2010, 12:46

This is the best trail journal I've come across. Great job. Thanks very much for sharing your skills and your hike.

**Rick500** · 03-17-2010, 13:08

I have to admit I was a little put off by the the offhanded comment in one of the first videos that [paraphrasing] "...if you have money, then I don't like you..." (eh, and I don't have a ton of money, by the way). But I watched the rest of the clips and realized it was just kind of a quip that I had probably interpreted too literally, and I enjoyed the whole rest of the series of videos.

**jersey joe** · 03-17-2010, 15:03

I thought the documentry was well done. I haven't seen many video documentaries but this was the most organized that I've seen. Nice Job!

**EricS96521** · 03-17-2010, 17:05

Watching now

**Tuts** · 03-17-2010, 17:34

Thank you all so much, I really didn't think it would get this much attention. I'll talk more about why I got off the trail probably when I do the Long Trail in June. Right now, all I really want to do is get back out there.
Rick, yeah I do that from time to time. If I offended you then I truly appologize. Sometimes I just try to be funny lol, doesn't work out that great all the time.
Ender and Rain Man, I'll definetly explain all the reasons/excuses I had in my head for getting off the trail.
When I do my next gear section for the LT it should show how much higher my safety level is with being a true minimalist instead of just an ultraliter. BTW... some minimalists cut down their toothbrushes to save weight... I just don't bother even bringing one. The WORLD is my toothbrush. So indeed, I got more flexible with gear as I became more comfortable with being able to make the shelters and so on. Thanks everyone again for posting and viewing. You guys ROCK.

**Rick500** · 03-17-2010, 17:41

No, no, no offense taken, just didn't get it how it was intended at first. It's all good!

**RGB** · 03-18-2010, 03:01

Originally Posted by Rick500

I have to admit I was a little put off by the the offhanded comment in one of the first videos that [paraphrasing] "...if you have money, then I don't like you..." (eh, and I don't have a ton of money, by the way). But I watched the rest of the clips and realized it was just kind of a quip that I had probably interpreted too literally, and I enjoyed the whole rest of the series of videos.

It's a good thing that a sense of humor is free.

**Rain Man** · 03-18-2010, 09:49

Originally Posted by Tuts

Ender and Rain Man, I'll definetly explain all the reasons/excuses I had in my head for getting off the trail.

What did I do to get dragged into this?! LOL Truly, I wasn't asking for an explanation, was just "drifting" from Ender's comment, as I recall.

Now, I will admit that I did cringe every time I heard you call a sleeping pad a crash pad! Could get some kid rock climber hurt, if they took your description seriously. Yikes!

I'm still watching, and enjoying, the videos! Thanks again for sharing!

Rain

Man

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**medicjimr** · 03-18-2010, 12:29

Was a good Doc watched it as Tutts went along with his hike Only thing buddy I was shocked since you were trying UL and didn't cut your hair to save a few onces lol

**Rick500** · 03-18-2010, 13:35

Originally Posted by Walkin' Dude

It's a good thing that a sense of humor is free.

I believe that's the first time anyone has ever accused me of not having a sense of humor.

**MyName1sMud** · 03-18-2010, 14:04

Thanks for sharing.

currently at work so only got to see just a little bit of one episode.

will watch the rest at home tonight.

**Tuts** · 03-19-2010, 22:02

Originally Posted by medicjimr

Was a good Doc watched it as Tutts went along with his hike Only thing buddy I was shocked since you were trying UL and didn't cut your hair to save a few onces lol

Lol yeah I do like to rock the hair from time to time. I didn't really feel the weight of it, but it did get in my way a lot. I'm much happier with shorter hair. Hmm, perhaps I'll do something about that in a later vid.

**Moxcey** · 03-20-2010, 21:32

I can't say enough how important the thru-hike videos were for me. I watched them right when I'd been getting stressed out about preparations and worrying about post-hike life this fall. I've been looking all over for good thru videos and this is the first really comprehensive, helpful, and just plain good series I've found. I could see a lot of prospective and prepping thru-hikers paying for a DVD of this.

**David@whiteblaze** · 03-23-2010, 13:32

Great videos, what shell did you use and how did you like it?

**Tuts** · 03-25-2010, 18:03

Originally Posted by David@whiteblaze

Great videos, what shell did you use and how did you like it?

Sorry I missed thos one. I don't know exactly which style of jacket it is, but I do know that it's a 3in1 jacket system with a zip in fleece. Once the weather warmed up, I found it too heavy and bought a very light north face rain coat instead. This is not for warmer weather.

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