A Yes, Grasshopper based on the fable of the Grasshopper and the Ants. I have been known to hike for periods without food.
Q What is working and what is not?
A Things that have worked:
Layering my sleeping bag and quilt did great in the 10s.
My V8 stove using the directions from Zen Stoves has performed great. Also I am using a keg can pot with a bail handle to great success.
I have had problems with my Lipton Noddle dishes not soaking well. Also they don't seem to be doing great things for my taste buds.
The sea to summit soap leaves I bought soap leaves have worked like a dream for me.
The ATC Data book disappointed me. It lacks a lot of important info such as elevations for most points. the Wingfoot guide is much better. I am rippping the realavant data pages out for upcomming sections.
My REI Peak UL trekng poles seemto not like the cold. I have now trashed my second pair.
Injinui(SP?) toe socks feel great but with my wide feet the extra space they add between toes causes me problems.
My Gossamer Gear Spintwwin Tarp has been surpriseingly noisy. I need to be very attentive to pitching it well an possably getting ear plugs for windy nights.
Q Why am I writting this post?
A I can see your comments on my pocketmail but I can't reply directly, I can only post.
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2 comments:
Sorry the poles have turned out to be such duds. Can you exchange them again, for a different model?
Tim . . . recommedn the black diamond poles . . . also, do you have the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association thru-hiker's companion? It is avaliable oneline for free and also in a small spiral bound book . . . it has elevations of each shelter and road crossing and other important points. I'll get you one if you want. Big Muddy
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