I am gearing up for a 2nd Appalachian Trail section hike this season. Rather than wait around for Spring 2015 to head back out and hike a section of the AT like I have in the past, I am making a second trip before summer is over. On a personal note, since my wife and I are expecting the…
Category: Trip Planning
Section Hike Trip Planning – Food
Below is a photo of what I packed this last section hike. This was for 2.5 days and came in at about 4 pounds including my food dry-sack. 10 oz. naturally cured Salami Foil tuna packet (in olive oil) Babybel wax-wrapped Cheeses 2 packs instant mashed potatoes 1 package natural jerky from REI (divided) 4…
Appalachian Trail: One Section at a Time….
It is that time of year; Spring has sprung, the trees have bloomed, and the weather is warm. It is peak time for Appalachian mountain hiking here in the Southeastern United States, and time to dust off the backpacking gear left unused for most of the winter. I have no Thru-Hiker aspirations to tackle the…
Gear for a short trip
Here’s a look at what I plan to carry for an overnight backpacking trip, with temps ranging from 20-50 degrees F. From Left to Right: 1. Kelty pack and single trekking pole (hold up my tarp). 2. The big items – Gossamer Gear torso length foam pad, Kelty Light Trekker 20 degree down sleeping bag,…
Trip Planning
For many, simply having the time to get away and backpack is the biggest obstacle in trips they take. I know it usually is for me. Beyond that though, when I am ACTUALLY planning the logistics of an upcoming trip and not just pondering hypotheticals, new challenges or internal debates present themselves. For example; is it a loop trail where I can route…
Out on the Trail . . . 