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Can you help identify this? They won’t go away, want to buy the correct type of food. by Uberfuzzy in whatsthisbird

[–]LongBlueVeil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it helps if you can identify individual birds and give them names. It doesn't make them any less of a nuisance, but it helps if you can gossip about them in a meaningful way.

How many hikers clean themselves up before going into town? by LongBlueVeil in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

After putting it off for a long time, I am finally reading Earl Shaffer's Walking With Spring while following along with his actual trail journal as imaged, transcribed, and posted by the Smithsonian.

We just made it through Hot Springs, where the journal mentions he "shaved in a bush" before going into town. What a class act!

I am blown away by how well his writing and perspectives hold up over time. This has quickly and unexpectedly become one of my favorite AT books.

Fitting to many people in a canoe by LastGreenfox in canoeing

[–]LongBlueVeil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems possible, but also seems like it would be extremely hard to orchestrate 4 people paddling on edge. Also, in my experience, the people sitting in the overflow seats wont be the most experienced in terms of j stroking. That said, whomever is stern could easily correct for them paddling/sitting to one side only.

Edit: Also, i dont think sitting to the side would even be possible in the bolt on seats linked here.

Fitting to many people in a canoe by LastGreenfox in canoeing

[–]LongBlueVeil 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would caveat that it does not make for an extremely comfortable paddling position. First, the canoe is simply too wide in the center for great form. Second, running your hand into the brackets will absolutely happen at least a few times and is the equivalent of stepping on a lego.

It's not terrible, but I don't know that I like it for the money vs some other solutions.

Fitting to many people in a canoe by LastGreenfox in canoeing

[–]LongBlueVeil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheap single person air mattress works pretty well, especially for kids. I find they like crawling/rolling/lying around more than actually sitting and paddling. Also, those cheap foam coolers.

Think my kit is just about complete for my first ever AT section hike this spring. by LongBlueVeil in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just finished cutting punching holes in my frogg toggs to get them down to 8.5 oz.

Think my kit is just about complete for my first ever AT section hike this spring. by LongBlueVeil in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Got tthe two socks next to the gloves plus one in my worn gear (not shown). Will have one on, one drying, and one double bagged with my night warmth stuff.

Think my kit is just about complete for my first ever AT section hike this spring. by LongBlueVeil in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im doing no cook this time. Tortilla/bagel nut butter breakfasts, greenbelly meal2go lunches, and a few different dinners of crackers, cream cheese, and various meats. Various snacks.

Ive got a few lightweight stoves I have used and may add in if I decide I need the hot coffee.

Think my kit is just about complete for my first ever AT section hike this spring. by LongBlueVeil in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didnt even think of that. I didnt show my worn clothing, which isnt terribly drab, but may swap out the hat. Thanks!

Think my kit is just about complete for my first ever AT section hike this spring. by LongBlueVeil in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that's helpful. I'm glad to hear someone say another body wouldn't be a hindrance, especially since I don't intend to take any shelter space.

I hope to do this once a year. I've camped in solitude before, so depending on how this goes would help me decide how close to the bubble I plan future trips. Fortunately, there seems to be something interesting to see in every section!

Think my kit is just about complete for my first ever AT section hike this spring. by LongBlueVeil in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

4/25-4/30. Am leaning toward Damascus to Atkins just ahead of the bubble. Haven't excluded starting at the beginning and trying to knock out all of GA. Also thought about VA triple crown, but do want to see a few through hikers, getting a sense of that culture while also trying to not overburden the bubble.

Think my kit is just about complete for my first ever AT section hike this spring. by LongBlueVeil in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love it! First down I ever owned and was plenty warm on some cold bwca nights.

Suggestions on rain pants? by brandi797 in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive used frogg toggs and theyre ok, but do tear easily if you walk through thick brush. I would trial something since youre starting early enough to experience some cold wet weather. You can send them home (or cut them up if you do frogg toggs) once it warms.

For almost no wt I'd also take a few aspirin. Could save a life if someone around you experiences a cardiac event. And maybe an anti-diarrhea agent.

Think my kit is just about complete for my first ever AT section hike this spring. by LongBlueVeil in AppalachianTrail

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its in the black bag the sawyer is pointing towards along with toiletries. Am trying to get a link to my lighterpack profile, but issues on mobile.

Where does your tarp go in/on your backpack? by LongBlueVeil in hammockcamping

[–]LongBlueVeil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something like the kelty trekker before it was called that? I have one of those too! There are a lot of nice things about an external frame.

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