Trail luxuries?

[hobojoe]

Grass clippings, huh? We are starting on April 4th? Can we hike with you?

Startin April 8th hot on your tail.

are you seriously bring a guitar!? i thought about that.. the weight wont be an issue, but I think the extra bulk would make it really awkward, wouldnt it?

I strap mine to the outside of my pack. I have a soft case which I wrap in a trash bag. You have to be careful taking on and off your pack, and some folks find they dpon't have enough time to play it. Not an issue for me though.
The best time for hiking is ALWAYS tommorow

Are 'grass clippings' what I think they are??? Something like "420 Friendly"?

To you, I would be an old foggie-type and I am not 'in the know'.

But seriously, is that what I think it is????

No, this ain't the craigslist apartment posts! I like to lay down a bed of grass clipings before I sleep!

I think I am going to get a banjo to bring along. I mean, what better way to get to learn to play it...can't be too different than my guitar. What better instrument to ward off Eddie Bauer Day Hikers than to sit in front of a shelter strumming a banjo like in Deliverence with a grass stalk in my mouth...PERFECT!! Ill look like a hillbilly anyway with a nice stinky aroma, big beard and a funny sence of humor...now what about some moonshine for my alcohol stove and myself?

Banjo is great get one with a removeable resonator, those things are heavy.


Every year I hike More musicians, I love it. I've hiked with a guitar since 2004 and it's always worth it.
Don't leave home without it.

[doggiebag]

A book.
A pack of ciggarettes.
A couple of candle lanterns during winter.
A digital camera.
A journal.
It's amazing on how I view these things as luxuries when weight is an issue.

[Cindy from Indy]

No, this ain't the craigslist apartment posts! I like to lay down a bed of grass clipings before I sleep!

Right!

[wrongway_08]

HP Travel Companion..... not sure how long it'll last, might be sending it home. Only weighs a few ounces and is about the same size as my camera - only thinner.

Camera.

[ofthearth]

Ya'll are making me feel better about my "Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 25-Inch" http://www.rei.com/OM/style/719827?c...:referralID=NA . I mean I'll have something to relax in while I listen to you play.

HYOH
ofthearth

[hobojoe]

Don't ever be afraid to carry something because of it's weight. I know it is important to simplify and seperate the "want" from the "need". Been there done that, this years hike is all about fun!!! I already know a great group of hikers starting with me. The party dosen't stop till You reach kitahdyn, and even then......After all this is your vacation!!! The reason I have fairly light gear is so I can carry beer and music!
Let's bring a little love to 2000&h8 (2008)

[Jason of the Woods]

You'll catch us hobo. I have a bad back so we are low mileage people. Yes, when I lay the grass down it helps me sleep too.

[hobojoe]

Lay down ON the grass.

[Jason of the Woods]

That's exactly what I said.

Lay down ON the grass.

[Jason of the Woods]

I meant to ask if leaves are in short supply where you hike? Here in KY you can easily make a level, soft spot for your tent or bag with them.

[hobojoe]

I cary enough with me to use as a pillow. But usualy the "unfavorable" leaves are in abundance.

[Jason of the Woods]

OK, now I'm just confused.

[wrongway_08]

OK, now I'm just confused.

Me too, think I'll leave Friday and go hiking for 6 months - that should clear my head enough to figure this post out.

[Cindy from Indy]

I'm tellin' ya, he's talkin' about wacky weed!!

[Jason of the Woods]

Aren't you a coppish type person? My question to law enforcement types is if you were doing a hike on the AT and someone was partaking in the wacky tobacci would you arrest them or phone ahead to the local cops or would you be decent and let the person enjoy the hike in their own way???

I'm tellin' ya, he's talkin' about wacky weed!!

[chiefdaddy]

I once met a Cop and his little brother... The little brother popped out some special Herb and the brother cop didn't mind just couldn't partake. Also said don't drive around his town with the stuff and he didn't care. He was on VAcation also.

[Cindy from Indy]

Aren't you a coppish type person? My question to law enforcement types is if you were doing a hike on the AT and someone was partaking in the wacky tobacci would you arrest them or phone ahead to the local cops or would you be decent and let the person enjoy the hike in their own way???

No, I'm not a law enforcement-type person. I am law-abiding type person though. And, no I'm not going to go out of my way to turn a person in who's smoking pot on the trail.

However, I will be quite vocal to that person if I even get a whiff of it! I am very protective of my air. But I will be much more vocal with the law-breaking smoker than with the law-abiding smoker.

This thread is asking about what luxuries a person would take on their thru hike. My opine is that this should be limited to legal luxuries.

[Jason of the Woods]

Most of my friends that are in law enforment even to the higher levels say that they don't care unless you're an Escobar. Even then some shy away(paperwork, death threats, ect. I am just curious what the trail mentality is?

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One of these

There's small and then there's TOO small. I tried one of these out but I couldn't get my fingers to operate the miniature keys. Other than that, it's a nice little piece of equipment.

[Jason of the Woods]

Oh I agree 100%. I haven't played that game for a long time. Besides it makes me tired and my eyes red.

No, I'm not a law enforcement-type person. I am law-abiding type person though. And, no I'm not going to go out of my way to turn a person in who's smoking pot on the trail.

However, I will be quite vocal to that person if I even get a whiff of it! I am very protective of my air. But I will be much more vocal with the law-breaking smoker than with the law-abiding smoker.

This thread is asking about what luxuries a person would take on their thru hike. My opine is that this should be limited to legal luxuries.