get energiser lithium batteries, they are cheap in the states! Also never underestimate the power of wool, it will still keep you warm when soaked, lightweight windproof gloves=best invention ever, my opinion! Good job man from Aussie Wes!
Been "ultralighting" 40+ years although I won't do the AT until 2017. Take the nail clippers. Lose the Crocs. Take the windscreen but be VERY careful using it with a canister stove. The screen you showed won't last long if you don't baby it. You can make a long(er) lasting one for $5 worth of stainless or titanium foil. It definitely limits your cooking choices but I'd consider switching to a fuel tablet stove with an alcohol stove a distant 2nd choice. I use down but your bag choice appeals to me. I'm switching from a silnylon tarp/bivy to an ultralight freestanding tent...like your choice. Permethrin is amazing but only lasts a week or two. Gerber knives are good. I have a whole lot of trail medical experience, medical training, and a graduate degree in a medical field: beef up your first aid kit. Good luck and have fun.
Thanks, Curious, what did you ditch or switch along the way? I'm guessing you ditched or switched the bag liner, ditched some clothes, ditched the Crocs, Ditched extra pages in the journal, ditched the camp towel. And added a second water bottle. Switched the pot. Switched to warmer gloves/mittens.
Your stove system if you want to adjust it for weight wise. Try getting a 28oz coffee can with ridges on it too use for measuring with your water and a alcohol stove made out of a cat food can or something similar. Also a slightly smaller can too fit in the cooking 28oz coffee can too use as a drinking cup or too pour your cooked roman in. All together with the homemade stove and fuel should be only 3oz or less, and is much more compact then the aluminum coffee pot.
how are the salewa's working out? wet feet? staying tough? I have a pair of their boots for work, but I'm thinking of shoes for the trail and would love to hear your thoughts! good luck!
I'm leaving for my SOBO in May? Im wondering how everything went with your gear? Anything you didn't use and so on and so forth? Anything you got as far as info.. Let me know thanks
u can save weight by only takin a section of awol that ull actually use, and have the next section maildropt to u down the line .. id get a lighter hat, n ur not gonna save much by pourin out half of the soap .. walmart has a cheap version (about $8) of the crocs, but they dont have the heel strap
check out nuntnfancy's backpacking video. I swear I don't know how he carries all that. its crazy. this is more realistic. but might need some more stuff. its so hard to take all you need, and nothing more. it gets so heavy after awhile.
get energiser lithium batteries, they are cheap in the states! Also never underestimate the power of wool, it will still keep you warm when soaked, lightweight windproof gloves=best invention ever, my opinion! Good job man from Aussie Wes!
Been "ultralighting" 40+ years although I won't do the AT until 2017. Take the nail clippers. Lose the Crocs. Take the windscreen but be VERY careful using it with a canister stove. The screen you showed won't last long if you don't baby it. You can make a long(er) lasting one for $5 worth of stainless or titanium foil. It definitely limits your cooking choices but I'd consider switching to a fuel tablet stove with an alcohol stove a distant 2nd choice.
I use down but your bag choice appeals to me. I'm switching from a silnylon tarp/bivy to an ultralight freestanding tent...like your choice.
Permethrin is amazing but only lasts a week or two. Gerber knives are good. I have a whole lot of trail medical experience, medical training, and a graduate degree in a medical field: beef up your first aid kit. Good luck and have fun.
Great advice. I'm gearing up for an AT hike. The first-aid kit concerned me also. I was thinking pepper spray might be smart too.
How necessary is the wind screen I was just gonna use my z seat
the wind screen for your stove is very important it will allow you to heat water and cook faster and will stop the flame from being blown out
Thanks, Curious, what did you ditch or switch along the way?
I'm guessing you ditched or switched the bag liner, ditched some clothes, ditched the Crocs, Ditched extra pages in the journal, ditched the camp towel. And added a second water bottle. Switched the pot. Switched to warmer gloves/mittens.
Great video. I am looking to go the AT myself hope you have a safe trip
Your stove system if you want to adjust it for weight wise. Try getting a 28oz coffee can with ridges on it too use for measuring with your water and a alcohol stove made out of a cat food can or something similar. Also a slightly smaller can too fit in the cooking 28oz coffee can too use as a drinking cup or too pour your cooked roman in. All together with the homemade stove and fuel should be only 3oz or less, and is much more compact then the aluminum coffee pot.
Good for you man. Let me know how you make out. Are you going for the entire trail?
how are the salewa's working out? wet feet? staying tough? I have a pair of their boots for work, but I'm thinking of shoes for the trail and would love to hear your thoughts! good luck!
I'm leaving for my SOBO in May? Im wondering how everything went with your gear? Anything you didn't use and so on and so forth? Anything you got as far as info.. Let me know thanks
What are your food plans and how long are your planning on taking to complete the trail
Left a message for you in the discussion for your PA/MD crossing.
I would have brought the Columbia zip pants. Just in case it gets chilly
I saw the chargers for ipod and such, but didn't see solar power or a way to charge the items. Did i miss it?
u can save weight by only takin a section of awol that ull actually use, and have the next section maildropt to u down the line .. id get a lighter hat, n ur not gonna save much by pourin out half of the soap .. walmart has a cheap version (about $8) of the crocs, but they dont have the heel strap
one item I would add would be mosquito netting to protect your head, they can be annoying in summer and fall..hardly weighs anything
ty handsome chris
Good luck.
nice video where did you get the at guide from?
Dude these comments are all worded like you haven't gone yet. What I want to know is, how did it go for ya?
what about a beany cap, compass, whistle signal mirror, ?
R V this isn’t survival ...
June?? thats a very late start. Hope you are well.
check out nuntnfancy's backpacking video. I swear I don't know how he carries all that. its crazy. this is more realistic. but might need some more stuff. its so hard to take all you need, and nothing more. it gets so heavy after awhile.
take the nail clippers seriously, if you get a hang nail or bust a toe nail your walk will be a very bad one.
You need more batteries