The ALT has been a bucket list item for my dad and I for a couple years now. I live near Asheville so I've hiked sections of the trail around Shining Rock, Black Balsam, and Cat Gap many times....
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The ALT has been a bucket list item for my dad and I for a couple years now. I live near Asheville so I've hiked sections of the trail around Shining Rock, Black Balsam, and Cat Gap many times....
The FHT folks say 5 days is average for a thru-hike of the whole trail. That works out to about 15-ish miles per day. On paper this seems easy but once you get out there it's a whole lot of up and...
I've had pretty good luck trolling thrift stores for old wool suit pants. I'm sure the new stuff is probably more comfortable but in a pinch those recycled wool pants are plenty warm and you don't...
Great video and really impressive how you push the boundaries of what's possible in a hammock. Have you ever tried a hot tarp in these conditions?
If you and Hickery are looking for an *early*...
There are numerous access points in most sections and I will typically do out and backs or team up with a friend and leave a car at the end of a section. There are folks who will shuttle you for a...
It was my primary backpacking shelter for three years before I discovered hammocks. It’s a bit on the heavy side for a backpacking shelter but I also don’t feel like I have to baby it or keep my kids...
I've been slowly eating away at either end of the FHT whenever I can talk folks into going with me. The next section between Laurel Fork Falls and Upper Whitewater falls is by all accounts the most...
Great pics and looks like a fun hike! I've been slowly collecting maps on the Bartram Trail ever since I saw the YouTube series by Quicksand on it several years ago. I was only about 30 miles or so...
The recipe is very easy and can be found here: https://trailcooking.com/fbc/pizza-in-a-pot/
The biggest weight savings was in the pack itself. I made it myself using the G4 kit from Quest Outfitters. It's not the most stylish pack out on the trial, but it's ridiculous light and has worked...
Day 2:
I woke up around 8am and filtered some water for breakfast. It was cold enough still that the water in the tube between my filter and the water bottle froze up. I had on my down jacket under...
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I decided to take my dad out for an overnighter this past weekend to test some new gear and chip away at my section hike of the Foothills Trail. On my last trip I had planned to hike from...
I usually abide by the 10 degree rule as well and theoretically I should have had that buffer but a stiff breeze coming off a chilly lake threw my calculations off a bit. Part of my challenge right...
This weekend was my first time using my 20 degree Wooki UQ with my El Dorado in winter. I've used this UQ a few times during the summer and loved it, but this weekend the temps got down into the 20s...
I just want to make sure this point is underscored. I ended up with a soaking wet hammock on one occasion because I put drip lines on my hammock suspension but didn't think to put them on my...
Congaree NP has many designated spots that are suitable for hammocks. Also check out the Foothills Trail and Chattooga River Trail.
I upgraded from a $25 Amazon hammock to the Warbonnet Eldorado which is just the XLC without the gear shelf and it made all the difference in the world for me. I'm 5' 11" for comparison and while the...
When I go out on cold nights I usually toss a couple Hot Handz in my pack. More than once these have been enough to take me from chilly to roasty toasty when all the king's layers and the king's down...
I'm split between whoopies and beckett hitch. I still carry the whoopies in case I come across a very long hang, but most of the time I have plenty of tree strap to do the beckett just fine.
I'm sure I'll be getting some outdoor gizmos for Christmas so I was planning to do an easy overnight at the Catawba River Walk-In Camping Area on Lake James, but I'm finding zero information or...
+1 to this. Did a 3-day trip from Alexander Springs to just north of Hopkins Prairie on the Florida Trail in January of '18 and it was fantastic!
My woods aren't what some of y'all would call cold yet (~20 degrees), but they sure are piney. I picked up a 0-degree TQ from EE very much on sale last week and a new dual-band HT that I can't wait...
+1 to this. I bought and made their G4 backpack kit earlier this year and every step of the experience was fantastic.
Great video, thank you for sharing! It was great to get just a sip of the flavor of the thing. I hope to make it early next year and chase off all the bears so everyone can have a restful weekend.
Great pics, Cmoulder! I've never ventured over to the Uwharries but I think I just might have to now. Looks like y'all had a great time. I second Phantom Grappler's request for a pointer to your knot...
We have a saying around here:
"You gon' learn, one way or another!" :lol:
My first time out backpacking I did the same thing. I brought a big can of beans, some sausage, eggs, bacon, you name it. It looked like a pack list Horace Kephart would have recognized. I ate good...
I'm glad you mentioned that. I had meant to say something about this originally. I made the choice this trip to only bring a 1L water bottle and a 2L CNOC. I never ended up having to carry dirty...
"only" :rolleyes: ;)
The Maple King's influence was in full force this week. All the leaves were popping. I kept waiting for him to come out at Old Man Cantrell's place. I sure hope you and...
The Plan
This year I have been aggressively accumulating and making gear, but for one reason or another I have only done one overnight trip way back in April. I finally cashed in some PTO, invited a...
You'll both have a great time I'm sure. The Gorge is a very special place.
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Howdy fellow tarheel!
Great video and it reminded me I needed to brush up on my knots and splices before my trip next week. Thanks for posting this, Bob :)
Ochen priyatna!
Howdy from just over the mountain! Check out my lighterpack for some ideas on how to keep your base weight down: https://lighterpack.com/r/aj7okv
Great report! How crowded was it out there? I'm always worried about planning a weekend trip out there and not being able to find a campsite.
Sad but true. The pandemic has brought tens of thousands more people into the woods to enjoy them which is a great thing, but it's up to us grizzled woodspeople to teach them respect for the woods...
Sad that I missed meeting everyone but the right choice was made to prioritize safety. I look forward to meeting some of y'all later this year at another hang!
Seems he's still lingering in the area. I'm not particularly bothered by bears, but it would be annoying to have my stuff clawed and...
Looks fantastic! Nicely done!
Thanks, y'all :) I've now taken two naps in it with great success. Time to make jerky and fruit leather!
With the John Rock hang coming up next week I wanted to have a topquilt that was suitable for our sultry Carolina summers and lighter than the trusty old 20-degree Kelty sleeping bag I've used for...
It's mostly for the look your partner gives you when you tell them you bought a whoopie sling. Do what now?
But seriously I started out with a 'biner and daisy chain loops and there's nothing...
+1 for this. Backflushing a couple times with vinegar or a weak bleach solution gets it right back to "like new" performance though.
Ciao, Baudo! Congrats on Italy's win over England!
Great video as always, Layne. If you ever want to join forces for a 3 or 4 day hike in WNC or Upstate SC give me a shout. I'm based out of the Asheville area but have been all over the region over...
I sold off most of my gear to help finance my move back to WNC from Florida. Waiting until we have a proper house with some property for antennas before investing in the hobby again, but I've got an...
Please don't haul extra weight on my account. I haven't been very active in a few years but I've often thought about bringing the Rockmite out on a trip with me. I'd be very curious to see your...
Fellow ham here, are you making a SOTA run or just doing some impromptu portable stuff?
There was a thread in the trip planning subforum about a hang in PA that unfortunately already happened a week or so ago, but you might still post in that thread to find some hangers local to you...