Current Events > Been really into hiking lately. 118 miles over 5 days on the AT starting Monday.

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WrkHrdPlayHrdr 03/23/18 2:00:53 PM #1:	80/80 (Maybe?) Anyways, been getting into hiking lately and really want to through (thru) hike the big 3 trails in the US. Starting Monday I'm doing 118 miles over 5 days on a big part of the PA section of the AT. YAY! --- "I also advised their executives through e-mail that further behavior could result in a cyber attack[...]" <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:898352712] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote>80/80 (Maybe?) Anyways, been getting into hiking lately and really want to through (thru) hike the big 3 trails in the US. Starting Monday I'm doing 118 miles over 5 days on a big part of the PA section of the AT. YAY!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kombucha 03/23/18 2:03:14 PM #2:	good luck! if you can't meet your stated goal don't let it defeat you entirely.. take notes on what works and what doesn't, adjust your gear list as needed. --- http://www.last.fm/user/walkingishonest <cite>Kombucha posted [p:898352845] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote>good luck! if you can't meet your stated goal don't let it defeat you entirely.. take notes on what works and what doesn't, adjust your gear list as needed.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 03/23/18 2:03:30 PM #3:	Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton. Our packs weighed about 35lbs, and it was pretty damn taxing just doing 10 miles per day. --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:898352863] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote>Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton. Our packs weighed about 35lbs, and it was pretty damn taxing just doing 10 miles per day.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kombucha 03/23/18 2:04:17 PM #4:	lww99 posted... Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton. you would be surprised at what people are able to pull off with ultralight backpacking and having food/supplies shipped ahead of time on the trail. --- http://www.last.fm/user/walkingishonest <cite>Kombucha posted [p:898352917] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote>Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton.</quote> you would be surprised at what people are able to pull off with ultralight backpacking and having food/supplies shipped ahead of time on the trail.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WrkHrdPlayHrdr 03/23/18 2:05:56 PM #5:	Kombucha posted... good luck! if you can't meet your stated goal don't let it defeat you entirely.. take notes on what works and what doesn't, adjust your gear as needed. what is your base weight? I haven't weighed it yet, still waiting on my sleeping pad to come in and some odds and ends (first aid stuff). Probably between 20-23. lww99 posted... Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton. Our packs weighed about 35lbs, and it was pretty damn taxing just doing 10 miles per day. See above. Adding in food/water (which doesn't count for base weight) will add a lot more. Yeah, it's a lot of miles to have to be covering especially since we just got 10+ inches of snow the day before yesterday but a lot of that is melting. At least finding water won't be a problem. --- "I also advised their executives through e-mail that further behavior could result in a cyber attack[...]" <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:898353013] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kombucha posted...</cite> <quote>good luck! if you can't meet your stated goal don't let it defeat you entirely.. take notes on what works and what doesn't, adjust your gear as needed. what is your base weight?</quote> I haven't weighed it yet, still waiting on my sleeping pad to come in and some odds and ends (first aid stuff). Probably between 20-23. <cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote>Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton. Our packs weighed about 35lbs, and it was pretty damn taxing just doing 10 miles per day.</quote> See above. Adding in food/water (which doesn't count for base weight) will add a lot more. Yeah, it's a lot of miles to have to be covering especially since we just got 10+ inches of snow the day before yesterday but a lot of that is melting. At least finding water won't be a problem.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WrkHrdPlayHrdr 03/23/18 2:06:33 PM #6:	Kombucha posted... lww99 posted... Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton. you would be surprised at what people are able to pull off with ultralight backpacking and having food/supplies shipped ahead of time on the trail. Yeah the ultra light weight people are nuts about weight. But good for them. If that's they style they want then that's good. --- "I also advised their executives through e-mail that further behavior could result in a cyber attack[...]" <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:898353049] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kombucha posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote>Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton.</quote> you would be surprised at what people are able to pull off with ultralight backpacking and having food/supplies shipped ahead of time on the trail.</quote> Yeah the ultra light weight people are nuts about weight. But good for them. If that's they style they want then that's good.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 03/23/18 2:08:07 PM #7:	WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted... Kombucha posted... good luck! if you can't meet your stated goal don't let it defeat you entirely.. take notes on what works and what doesn't, adjust your gear as needed. what is your base weight? I haven't weighed it yet, still waiting on my sleeping pad to come in and some odds and ends (first aid stuff). Probably between 20-23. Water is the biggest added weight. We weren't very close to any water sources, so we hiked out with 6 liters. Good luck man! You will have to dig deep, but it'll be worth it. lww99 posted... Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton. Our packs weighed about 35lbs, and it was pretty damn taxing just doing 10 miles per day. See above. Adding in food/water (which doesn't count for base weight) will add a lot more. Yeah, it's a lot of miles to have to be covering especially since we just got 10+ inches of snow the day before yesterday but a lot of that is melting. At least finding water won't be a problem. --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:898353122] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote><cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kombucha posted...</cite> <quote>good luck! if you can't meet your stated goal don't let it defeat you entirely.. take notes on what works and what doesn't, adjust your gear as needed. what is your base weight?</quote> I haven't weighed it yet, still waiting on my sleeping pad to come in and some odds and ends (first aid stuff). Probably between 20-23. Water is the biggest added weight. We weren't very close to any water sources, so we hiked out with 6 liters. Good luck man! You will have to dig deep, but it'll be worth it. <cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote>Damn, how much does your gear weigh? 20+ miles a day is a metric fuck ton. Our packs weighed about 35lbs, and it was pretty damn taxing just doing 10 miles per day.</quote> See above. Adding in food/water (which doesn't count for base weight) will add a lot more. Yeah, it's a lot of miles to have to be covering especially since we just got 10+ inches of snow the day before yesterday but a lot of that is melting. At least finding water won't be a problem.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WrkHrdPlayHrdr 03/23/18 2:10:31 PM #8:	On the AT there is usually water every few miles. And we are water camping as opposed to dry camping. Is water camping the right word (sleeping next to water instead of not near water) I'm only carrying 2 liters at a time with my Sawyer. The whole thru-hiking world is fascinating. --- "I also advised their executives through e-mail that further behavior could result in a cyber attack[...]" <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:898353266] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote>On the AT there is usually water every few miles. And we are water camping as opposed to dry camping. Is water camping the right word (sleeping next to water instead of not near water) I'm only carrying 2 liters at a time with my Sawyer. The whole thru-hiking world is fascinating.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DanHarenChamp 03/23/18 2:11:07 PM #9:	What do you take with you when you hike? --- literally the jags <cite>DanHarenChamp posted [p:898353299] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote>What do you take with you when you hike?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WrkHrdPlayHrdr 03/23/18 2:21:51 PM #10:	DanHarenChamp posted... What do you take with you when you hike? Right now I have a hammock, tarp, 20 degree sleeping bag, and a sleeping pad to prevent heat loss on the hammock. 2 pairs of underwear, 2 pairs of socks. Stove to try it out although this could easily be done stoveless. (The stoves are crazy cool) A flint as well as windproof matches for fire. Also a water filter system so I can drink whatever water I find. Carrying a pair of convertible windbreaker/rainproof pants/shorts and two shirts. Rain jacket / wind breaker. Also a hat and some 8 dollar gloves I found at bleacher bums for the mornings. And some tights/under armor leggings for when it's cold in the mornings. I have a power brick for recharge my cell phone because I'll be taking pictures and listening to music at night. Trekking poles. First aid stuff (mole skin / new skin, ibuprofen, two compression sleeves for my shins in case they act up with shin splints) That's most of it. Plus food. A couple mountain house meals, some trail mix, couple snickers bars, oats with a little jar of honey for oatmeal in the mornings, and some Black Rifle Coffee (my brothers favorite coffee company). Plus a camp pot to cook that on the stove. --- "I also advised their executives through e-mail that further behavior could result in a cyber attack[...]" <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:898354006] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote><cite>DanHarenChamp posted...</cite> <quote>What do you take with you when you hike?</quote> Right now I have a hammock, tarp, 20 degree sleeping bag, and a sleeping pad to prevent heat loss on the hammock. 2 pairs of underwear, 2 pairs of socks. Stove to try it out although this could easily be done stoveless. (The stoves are crazy cool) A flint as well as windproof matches for fire. Also a water filter system so I can drink whatever water I find. Carrying a pair of convertible windbreaker/rainproof pants/shorts and two shirts. Rain jacket / wind breaker. Also a hat and some 8 dollar gloves I found at bleacher bums for the mornings. And some tights/under armor leggings for when it's cold in the mornings. I have a power brick for recharge my cell phone because I'll be taking pictures and listening to music at night. Trekking poles. First aid stuff (mole skin / new skin, ibuprofen, two compression sleeves for my shins in case they act up with shin splints) That's most of it. Plus food. A couple mountain house meals, some trail mix, couple snickers bars, oats with a little jar of honey for oatmeal in the mornings, and some Black Rifle Coffee (my brothers favorite coffee company). Plus a camp pot to cook that on the stove.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WrkHrdPlayHrdr 03/23/18 2:26:31 PM #11:	The three main trails for those who don't know: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Divide_Trail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail --- "I also advised their executives through e-mail that further behavior could result in a cyber attack[...]" <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:898354292] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote>The three main trails for those who don't know: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Divide_Trail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DanHarenChamp 03/23/18 2:31:00 PM #12:	Cool, the reason I ask is cuz I wanna go hiking more. I live in southern nevada, so within driving distance I have Yosemite, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Great Basin. Out of all of those I've only been to Yosemite. I need to get back in shape first. --- literally the jags <cite>DanHarenChamp posted [p:898354583] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote>Cool, the reason I ask is cuz I wanna go hiking more. I live in southern nevada, so within driving distance I have Yosemite, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Great Basin. Out of all of those I've only been to Yosemite. I need to get back in shape first.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eggcorn 03/23/18 2:33:16 PM #13:	That's very cool. please keep us updated. --- Warning: This post may contain triggering or distressing content. <cite>eggcorn posted [p:898354727] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote>That's very cool. please keep us updated.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Payzmaykr 03/23/18 2:34:14 PM #14:	Nice. Best hike = Water + knife + boots. --- Make America great again! <cite>Payzmaykr posted [p:898354788] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote>Nice. Best hike = Water + knife + boots.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WrkHrdPlayHrdr 03/23/18 2:35:05 PM #15:	DanHarenChamp posted... Cool, the reason I ask is cuz I wanna go hiking more. I live in southern nevada, so within driving distance I have Yosemite, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Great Basin. Out of all of those I've only been to Yosemite. I need to get back in shape first. It's funny that when you're going to do a thru-hike they say you can get in shape on the trail, which is probably true. But that's when you're about to hike for 6 months. If you're just going for a day hike or overnight hike you don't need 3/4 of the stuff I listed above. The gear is kind of expensive. (240 for my pack, 140 for some good solid boots, 220 (got it for 110) sleeping bag. Even the metal piece of my stove was 40 or 50 bucks. But once you have it you're good to go for a while. Just start small. Do some day hikes here and there. Maybe an overnight or weekend. It's fun and there's no shortage of places to do it. --- "I also advised their executives through e-mail that further behavior could result in a cyber attack[...]" <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:898354845] in Been reall... [t:76445241]...</cite> <quote><cite>DanHarenChamp posted...</cite> <quote>Cool, the reason I ask is cuz I wanna go hiking more. I live in southern nevada, so within driving distance I have Yosemite, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Great Basin. Out of all of those I've only been to Yosemite. I need to get back in shape first.</quote> It's funny that when you're going to do a thru-hike they say you can get in shape on the trail, which is probably true. But that's when you're about to hike for 6 months. If you're just going for a day hike or overnight hike you don't need 3/4 of the stuff I listed above. The gear is kind of expensive. (240 for my pack, 140 for some good solid boots, 220 (got it for 110) sleeping bag. Even the metal piece of my stove was 40 or 50 bucks. But once you have it you're good to go for a while. Just start small. Do some day hikes here and there. Maybe an overnight or weekend. It's fun and there's no shortage of places to do it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Been really into hiking lately. 118 miles over 5 days on the AT starting Monday. (+) Yeah! (+)

Current Events > Been really into hiking lately. 118 miles over 5 days on the AT starting Monday.