Going Out This Week Almost SUL

[Rmcpeak]

Here's my kit for 80 miles Buena Vista to Daleville. Base weight is between 5-6 lbs depending on how I measure it. Skin-out is 9.4 lbs. 8.8 lbs of food (3.5 days) and 1.5 liters water. Total skin out fully loaded weight is 18.2 lbs. I swapped the Aqua Mira for a bleach dropper. Going to try that and see how it goes. I'm purposely shorting calories. I could stand to lose 15 lbs. I plan to run lean...

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[Slo-go'en]

8.8 pounds of food seems like a lot for 3.5 days, even stove less and wanting to loose weight. But since it looks like it will be wicked hot next week, you'll sweat it all off :-)

[Rmcpeak]

8.8 pounds of food seems like a lot for 3.5 days, even stove less and wanting to loose weight. But since it looks like it will be wicked hot next week, you'll sweat it all off :-)

5.6 food -- 8.8 includes 1.5 l h20 and 6 5 hr energies.


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[Maineiac64]

Lighterpack would be fun to see if you have it.

[Heliotrope]

Gear list?


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[Desertdave]

Mmmmm Cheetos....

[Rmcpeak]

Gear list?


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This is pretty close: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...uTSLiuXM2LIPgM


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[Heliotrope]

This is pretty close: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...uTSLiuXM2LIPgM


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Do you carry a bug bivy of some kind?


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[The Kisco Kid]

I see this is a summer list, but having only a windbreaker for extra clothing is downright dangerous.

Also, you're carrying 10oz of 5-hour energy shots?

[Slo-go'en]

I see this is a summer list, but having only a windbreaker for extra clothing is downright dangerous.
Also, you're carrying 10oz of 5-hour energy shots?

It is going to be really hot this week, but a pop up thunderstorm can cool you off real quick for an hour or so. That's when I find having a poncho handy.

Well, if he wants to do 80 miles in 3.5 days, he might need the energy drinks...

[Smithereens]

Hot, humid and energy drinks? I really hope that does not go south for you.

[Rmcpeak]

Do you carry a bug bivy of some kind?


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No. It was buggy but not terrible. I'm getting fed up with shelters -- I slept in my tarp setup 2 out 3 nights on this hike and the one night I tried sleeping in a shelter I was forced out onto the picnic table by a horrible snorer. The point is, I might go back to a tent and/or add a bug bivy.

[Rmcpeak]

I see this is a summer list, but having only a windbreaker for extra clothing is downright dangerous.

Also, you're carrying 10oz of 5-hour energy shots?

I disagree about your assertion that my clothing was "dangerous." I was never even the slightest bit chilly. I hiked through one storm, getting completely soaked, but it was sweet relief from the heat and humidity. I sat out a second storm shelter.

My 40 degree synthetic quilt is my "extra" clothing and hypothermia safety item. Really no need for "extra" clothing on an 80 mile 3 day high-summer southern AT section. The low temperature was probably 67 degrees. The idea of somehow staying dry is ludicrous. The humidity was running at 80-90% and the temp at 85-90. I was soaked from perspiration prior to getting rinsed by the rain.

The 5 hr Energy is my coffee. On future hikes I will probably combine the small bottles into one large bottle to save some space and weight, but I'll have to be careful about overdosing.

[Rmcpeak]

Hot, humid and energy drinks? I really hope that does not go south for you.

What do you mean?

[Rmcpeak]

For those who might be interested I got on the trail at Rt. 60 at about 2 pm and hiked approx 11 miles to Punch Bowl. Day 2 I did 31 miles to Cornelius Creek. Day 3 I got slowed down waiting out thunderstorms and did approx 18 miles from Cornelius Creek to about 3 miles past Wilson Creek. Day four I finished up the 16 miles to Daleville, arriving at Route 220 by about 11:30 a.m. -- I was walking at 5:30 a.m. and booked it down the mountain. Here's the gallery: https://goo.gl/photos/gZxNoWSQuWabP7pi9

[cmoulder]

No. It was buggy but not terrible. I'm getting fed up with shelters -- I slept in my tarp setup 2 out 3 nights on this hike and the one night I tried sleeping in a shelter I was forced out onto the picnic table by a horrible snorer. The point is, I might go back to a tent and/or add a bug bivy.

First, congrats on your section! Looks like it was a lot of fun. I checked out the photo link on your blog.

I was up in the Adirondacks with friends and the bugs would have eaten us alive without bug net of some sort. I slathered on DEET morning, noon and night—and then some!—and still ended up with a lot of itchy welts. I was using a Borah bug bivy and I think some of the bites were right thru the bivy net!

Zpacks Solplex is a good option.

But I totally understand your attitude toward shelters. You could not pay me enough to stay in one.

[cmoulder]

Originally Posted by Smithereens
Hot, humid and energy drinks? I really hope that does not go south for you.



What do you mean?

That's internet speak for "it doesn't work for me therefore it won't work for you"

[Rmcpeak]

For those who might be interested I got on the trail at Rt. 60 at about 2 pm and hiked approx 12 miles to Punch Bowl. Day 2 I did approx 31 miles to Cornelius Creek. Day 3 I got slowed down waiting out thunderstorms and did approx 24 miles from Cornelius Creek to about 3 miles past Bobblets Gap. Day four I finished up the approx 16 miles to Daleville, arriving at Route 220 by about 11:30 a.m. -- I was walking at 5:30 a.m. and booked it down the mountain. Here's the gallery: https://goo.gl/photos/gZxNoWSQuWabP7pi9

[Rmcpeak]

That's internet speak for "it doesn't work for me therefore it won't work for you"

Ahh... I like the 5HE... would like to find something in powder form.... I'm sure it's out there... Might try a concentrated instant coffee "shot." Or just cold coffee.

No stove in summer for me.

[cmoulder]

If it's just for the caffeine jolt, one of the instant espressos such as Cafe Bustelo or Medaglia d'Oro might work for that.

I just need one strong cup in the morning and I'm good to go... I used to drink a lot more but my gastroenterologist recently did a video tour of my innards and said I need to cut way back, lol. Also, no more cigars and JD, which really hurt!

But I like a hot breakfast and dinner.

During the day I get the biggest boost from the original Power Bars (gobs of maltodextrin) and add in a couple of other things for variety. I like your Cheetos, cookies and peanut butter crackers. I make a mix with Fritos, sesame sticks, peanuts and pretzels, and sprinkle on some chili powder and cayenne and shake it all up in a gallon ziploc. A little more interest for the palette.