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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: dblaney]
    #5258504 - 02/03/06 08:42 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I'm bringing acid and I hear we walk through part of the spring mushroom season in some parts, not that I know how to hunt so I should probably not even think about anything like that.

I would like to completely avoid alcohol because it's nothing more than a waste of money. Pot would be great but it's not really in the budget, we'll see I'm sure I'll buy a little.

I have been staying pretty straight since christmas eve, I've had a few drinks and been smoking semi-regular but I have to keep my ass in check or I end up all fucked up.

On another note, my legs are sore! Hot damn I'm lucky I started training for this, I thought I was in 'okay' shape, hahaha, I'd of been a dead man out there.

Have you heard of this La Ninia bullshit?
A extra rainy spring/summer is expected in the appalachians...


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5258521 - 02/03/06 08:53 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Yeah man be prepared. The don't call the Appalachian trail "The Wet Trail" for nothing.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Shroomism]
    #5258569 - 02/03/06 09:23 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I updated my gear list up top.. I think that's pretty much final untill I hit the trail.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5261263 - 02/03/06 11:29 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Have you heard of this La Ninia bullshit?
A extra rainy spring/summer is expected in the appalachians...


Yeah I would prefer somewhat more normal seasons; for instance more than a week of winter, but whatever, can't really control the weather now.

I would like to completely avoid alcohol because it's nothing more than a waste of money.

I hear you there, I was just thinking along the lines of Dylan Thomas and other poets who enjoyed a good drink to put them in the creative spirit. Sounds like you've already got that covered though :smile:


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Shroomism]
    #5261266 - 02/03/06 11:30 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

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Shroomism said:
Yeah man be prepared. The don't call the Appalachian trail "The Wet Trail" for nothing.




:banghead: Found that out first hand a year or so ago.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5273504 - 02/07/06 01:24 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)


I've purchased all my gear (besides my boots) and ran it through a several shakedowns.
I've created my first months itenerary.
I've located my important mail drops where resupply isn't possible with locals and the spots where I'll also shed and pick up my winter gear.
I've secured 3,000$ and a credit card that's never been used.

I think all I have left to do is get my ass in shape!


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5300189 - 02/14/06 05:52 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

After a weekend shakedown I'm at 34lbs 2 oz with 5 days supply of food, full water and fuel supply. Most times I'll only be carrying 3-4 days of food and I'll probably never need to have my fuel canister full if weight becomes an issue. The only things that aren't accounted for in that weight are my hygiene products, ie toothbrush, purrell hand sanitizer and something to clean my teeth with. I'm not sure if it's going to be baking soda, Listerine strips or some eco-friendly paste.

weights in lbs and oz

tent 4.5
pack 6.13
camelbak 6.8
fuel 1.4
stove .14
sleeping bag 2.2
water filter .11
headlamp .5
leatherman .11
journal .5
pen .1
cook pot .6
cup .3
forknspoon .1
sleeping pad 1.4
digi cam 1.2
repair kit .7
nalgene 2.8
spare socks .9
rain gear 1.7
bandana .8

Food will vary but I doubht it'll ever get me over 35lbs which I can handle all day long.
I have a hammock I may swith out to and I'm experimenting with the alcohol stove but my wieght isn't a concern for now.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5301674 - 02/15/06 12:33 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Sweet man... 34lbs is not bad at all.
Switching to the hammock would probably save you 2lbs or so.. but I'd take it out on the field and try it out for a few days.. see if you like that better. Some people say hammock sleeping is far superior quality sleep than tents. Not to mention you can set up a hammock in a billion places you could never set up a tent.. don't have to worry about water pooling under you, or laying on sticks and rocks.. or finding a flat site.. or getting the bottom of your tent ripped up or anything like that.. but they take a little skill/experience to set up properly. Then.. you could always have someone ship your tent to you on the trail, if you got sick of the hammock or something.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Shroomism]
    #5302337 - 02/15/06 07:46 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I definitely won't be taking with me to start but it's definitely a trade out option when winter weather is no longer an issue. 

My set up is a 20$ Brazilian hammock with a 15$ canopy tarp, it weighs under 2lbs.  I will definitely enjoy this when it's a bit warmer but with the frequent cold rains I'm going to be facing I want the luxury of a shelter I can move around in.
I'm wouldn't call myself claustrophobic but I'm not entirely comfortable being confined in tight spaces for long periods of time.

I don't see a lot of interest in this but here's some great links on this hike.

2005 version of the hikers companion, complete with shelters, mileage, mail drop addy's, ect..

http://www.aldha.org/comp_pdf.htm

Here's a the best map I've found online, it has most if not all of the shelters and trail towns you may possible stop in if you attempt a through hike.  Along with the companion I've been able to get a good grasp on the distances I'll be making before resupply, how long my water source has to last, where I'll resupply using mail drops and just about everything concerning this hike....

oh ya, the link

http://www.monmouth.com/~johno/A%20Large%20Detailed%20Map%20of%20the%20Appalachian%20Trail.htm

These two and http://www.whiteblaze.net have been all I've used.

And yes I know all this will probably be out the window after day 3 but it's making me feel better now  :tongue2: :sun:


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5302528 - 02/15/06 09:47 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

ya man I hear the AT hiker's companion is a pretty handy thing to have with you on a thru hike..

I know what you're saying about the hammock though.. that's my biggest concern.. I'm not claustrophobic either.. but I don't know how I'd feel sleeping in a hammock night after night.. I'd probably get used to it and it would be like my comfy little cocoon.. but I do enjoy the space a tent provides.. your own little sanctuary. Not to say a hammock can't be a sanctuary too.. but tents have all that extra room and whatnot..

That's the best online map I've seen of it.. actually there was another one I found on whiteblaze.. a HUGE pdf file.. but that one looks solid.

Yeah you're probably right about this all being thrown out after day 3.. people say no matter how much you prepare, and prepare, and prepare.. you're never really prepared until you get out there and experience it for yourself and take things as they come. Plans change all the time. But without preparing.. just about anyone is screwed and wouldn't last a week out there.

Man, I envy you. I had "the fever" last year.. and I was absorbing as much as humanly possible. I had my heart set on thru-hiking in 06. Then I realized it probably just wasn't very realistic for me to dissappear from my life for 3 months, and spend like $4,000 I don't have.. in order to do it. At least not at this time.

But yeah the longest section of the trail is through Virginia. (some 500+ miles) You should look me up when you get around shenandoah.. I'd love to meet you and hike with ya for a day or two.. I bet dblaney would want to come to. If you look at the map, in virginia.. I live right next to dc.. right around where it says manassas.. so I'm not very far from the trail at all. I could maybe join you from shenandoah to harper's ferry if you're ok with that.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Shroomism]
    #5302579 - 02/15/06 10:15 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

That would be great man, I think we are planning on hitting trail days in Damascus and we'll probably already be past that point so we'll be hitching into town and then back out on the trail when we've had enough. Trail days is the 13-19th of may so I'm guessing we'd hit Shenandoah somewhere around mid to late May but that's just a shot in the dark.

Oh yes, I also won't have a phone with me so I'll need a way to get ahold of anyone who's interested in hiking a few days with me.

Keep in mind my pace is going to be hefty at that point.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5308293 - 02/16/06 07:16 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Payphone and call collect maybe, if you'll be in town.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: dblaney]
    #5308565 - 02/16/06 08:22 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I'll have a calling card so I won't need to call collect...

I was just meaning I'll need digits, I'll be hitting plenty of towns they will be our main source of resupply.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: dblaney]
    #5321286 - 02/20/06 07:22 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

There's plenty of internet access out there, I shouldn't have any trouble keeping in touch with anyone. I hadn't thought of that yet.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5323439 - 02/21/06 10:10 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I just bought a pair of leki hiking poles used from a friend, after finding the longest hill in Iowa and hiking up and down it yesterday I really think they will make a huge difference with fatigue and over all knee and ankle strain.

I wish I hadn't bought my tickets so early, I'd start right now if we could exchange our tickets. The trail is pretty rough out there I guess, lots of low mile days and lots of hotels, hostels and 0 mile days. There's more than a couple people out there who've only travelled 30 miles in 10 days. Not good.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5323646 - 02/21/06 11:05 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Appalachian Progression Tracker

I'll be taking part in the first whiteblaze progression tracker for anyone who cares.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5389523 - 03/11/06 03:26 PM (17 years, 10 months ago)

15 days away from springer!


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5437351 - 03/24/06 07:03 AM (17 years, 10 months ago)

here goes nothing, thanks for all the input guys.

I'm out.


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: Adom]
    #5438435 - 03/24/06 01:50 PM (17 years, 10 months ago)

Good Luck :smile:


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Re: Appalachian Trail Gear [Re: vivid]
    #5465516 - 03/31/06 08:53 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

Hiawassee, Ga. 66 miles and loving it.

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