30.7 lbs

[wmw999 2,476]

I'm about to set out backpacking. Full pack weight, including water (2 bottles and a camelbak), food for nine days+, tent, and even camp shoes. Not too shabby.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[skymama 37]

At least you're used to carrying a heavy rig on your back! Good luck and have fun on your adventure. Come back and tell us how it goes.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[gowlerk 2,217]

I'm assuming that means you will be away from use for a while. I'll miss you. Sending good wishes your way for an excellent adventure.

Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

[turtlespeed 221]

Be careful!

And take good pictures.

Do NOT get eaten by a bear!

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[wmw999 2,476]

I'm due back a week from Tuesday. And thanks!

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[Rick 67]

If you're not back by then we will send out a search party
have fun

You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early!

[ZigZagMarquis 9]

turtlespeed

Do NOT get eaten by a bear!

One does not have to out run the bear.

One only has to out run the slowest person in the party... TURTLE!

[gowlerk 2,217]

wmw999

I'm due back a week from Tuesday. And thanks!

Wendy P.

Only one more day.....

Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

[rmarshall234 14]

That's great! When I did a lot of backpacking the magic number for me was 40. If I could keep my pack under 40 lbs it made all the difference in the world. By the time you are into that 3rd day and you've transitioned into a machine,

[turtlespeed 221]

ZigZagMarquis

***

Do NOT get eaten by a bear!

One does not have to out run the bear.

One only has to out run the slowest person in the party... TURTLE!



We can be fast when we need to be.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[wmw999 2,476]

Back a day late; I kept hearing such good things about the last section that I hiked it extra slow. I'm glad I did; last night I stayed at a shelter with a spectacular view, and hung out with two 18-year-olds from Mississippi who decided to home the AT when they were bored last year. Unlike most 17-year-olds' plans, they made this happen; graduated early, researched, and are now nearly 1600 miles in. Damn impressive. And they said all five Mississippians they've met on the trail are also carrying fishing poles!

Also an ultra marathoner who has run down Everest, as well as a chiropractor (trail name Captain Crunch) and his son, out for some bonding. And lots of other nice people, too.
But the temperature is about to get about ten degrees hotter, and hiking flat Connecticut in 80 degree weather just doesn't sound like fun. Especially going to bed in my sweaty PJ's, of my sweaty clothes.

So -- I'm baaack! And I only saw one bear, no running required

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[turtlespeed 221]

wmw999

Back a day late; I kept hearing such good things about the last section that I hiked it extra slow. I'm glad I did; last night I stayed at a shelter with a spectacular view, and hung out with two 18-year-olds from Mississippi who decided to home the AT when they were bored last year. Unlike most 17-year-olds' plans, they made this happen; graduated early, researched, and are now nearly 1600 miles in. Damn impressive. And they said all five Mississippians they've met on the trail are also carrying fishing poles!

Also an ultra marathoner who has run down Everest, as well as a chiropractor (trail name Captain Crunch) and his son, out for some bonding. And lots of other nice people, too.
But the temperature is about to get about ten degrees hotter, and hiking flat Connecticut in 80 degree weather just doesn't sound like fun. Especially going to bed in my sweaty PJ's, of my sweaty clothes.

So -- I'm baaack! And I only saw one bear, no running required

Wendy P.

I'm glad you are safe - you have a lot of politics to catch up on.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[wmw999 2,476]

I'm about to hit "mark all read" after checking some of the threads. Seems like the smarter thing to do!

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[turtlespeed 221]

wmw999

I'm about to hit "mark all read" after checking some of the threads. Seems like the smarter thing to do!

Wendy P.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[rmarshall234 14]

>decided to home the AT ...

Being a westerner I've never been on the Appalachian Trail but my sister has a bakery in Roan Mountain TN and she says people call her from the AT and ask to have a pizza delivered when they come through!