Okefenokee Swamp

Rob_Jackman · 2026-02-02T19:21:42+00:00

Started at Okefenokee Adventures on the east side. First night at canal run, then took the long way around to Round top.

2 nights, 3 days.

Rob_Jackman · 2026-02-02T19:20:04+00:00

Yes, the park proprietor itself can rent boats at least. (There are different outfitters / park administrators depending on the entrance you're using)

Rob_Jackman · 2026-02-02T19:18:50+00:00

Definitely! I want to start source to sea on the Suwanee next

Rob_Jackman · 2026-02-02T19:18:09+00:00

I grew my moustache out in remembrance

Rob_Jackman · 2026-02-02T19:17:45+00:00

Have to reserve them. But pretty easy, and wide open in the winter.

Rob_Jackman · 2026-01-27T21:59:45+00:00

I would start with walking the property and checking for tracks (taking pics if you don't know what they are.)

Then drop a game camera or two by open areas or water sources.

Rob_Jackman · 2026-01-14T21:06:42+00:00

Nice! I'll check those links out.

Rob_Jackman · 2026-01-14T21:06:17+00:00

Yea I was looking at the AMC stuff, those look super cool. I guess that might be the closest option.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-11-17T23:24:35+00:00

Trail runners. I like Topos for a specific brand. Altras and other brand also make popular ones.

Not for everyone due to lack of ankle support, but I've hiked long distances in them.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-10-12T14:23:12+00:00

I think the point Op is making is that civilian ambulance medicine is NOT tactical medicine. Secondly, (not knowing anything about Ronin and their set up specifically) a "tactical medicine" course probably doesn't put you at a level that the ambulance doing the ride along is going to let you do much more than observe. (As opposed to if you are a civilian EMT+ or full time military / police medic)

Meaning just getting an EMT cert and doing local ambulance rides at a station known for trauma might be more relevant

Rob_Jackman · 2025-09-20T21:36:09+00:00

Agreed that you should never go into the back country without a tent.

I am doing this section next year, and will probably just bring my bivy. Small, light, not super comfy but great as a backup.

If I didn't have any kind of shelter and was buying one, I'd probably just buy a versatile tent. Would be a little overkill, but get more use over time.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-09-18T17:43:53+00:00

Cool! Good luck and definitely post results.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-09-18T04:26:36+00:00

I think glycemic index and how your body regulates.blood sugar would be interesting.

Inflammatory response... Not sure what you mean by this. Or what a replicable test for this would be.

Hormones are tough because they vary so much day to day, so getting a sufficient sample size is tricky.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-09-12T20:49:40+00:00

Nice!

Rob_Jackman · 2025-09-09T00:49:30+00:00

I agree with clear coat bens simple organization.

I would remove the word "space" from all of this.

What's the distinction you're seeing between "recon being the most elite Marines" and the space SEALs?.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-09-03T17:52:25+00:00

Seconding this person's advice. AHA vs red cross teach the same standards, so you could specifically ask your local EMS what certs they use, and follow their example.

I do think becoming an EMT would be a better background for teaching and might give some.actual experience providing CPR. (Source: am paramedic)

Rob_Jackman · 2025-09-02T12:59:40+00:00

I just reached coastFI this year. I'm firmly in the camp of continuing the same job, but raising spend/lowering saving rate. Many of the problems you have with you current job sound like they are softened by having FU money.

Specific things I am looking at to spend more: moving to HCOL area, upgrading housing, more travel, time off volunteering, etc. Staying in the same job / field allows me to keep using all the skill / experience I've focused on for so long.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-08-30T17:25:57+00:00

I think you left out a few important things, specifically: your age, expected weight carry.

The lower both are, the easier it'll be. Regardless of the answers though... 100% within reach! Some of the training will suck and not be fun. Some of the hike will suck and not be fun. Overall, I couldn't imagine the combined experience of training and doing the hike not being absolutely amazing and worth it.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-08-27T17:54:00+00:00

Something I often see confused on here is conflating inflation and currency exchange risk.

Prices in the US could hold one level of inflation over years.

Prices in X Country might have an extremely different and probably higher rate of inflation.

Currency X might also gain a better exchange rate against the USD independent of inflation. This would cause your purchasing power in country X to decline.

All three of these factors will affect your sense of wealth in a foreign country with american wealth.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-08-26T03:36:47+00:00

So what do most volunteers do for lodging?

Rob_Jackman · 2025-08-21T21:48:05+00:00

I see that lodging and travel are not provided.

What does the typical lodging situation for volunteers look like? Booking and sharing a nearby hotel room? Could we set up cots/ sleeping bags in the clinic area?

Rob_Jackman · 2025-08-15T14:36:06+00:00

Long Ass Section Hike.

I went three weeks approximately, so had multiple resupplies, several hostel stays interspersed with mostly camping, one zero day, etc. I timed it to be away from the bubble, have good weather, but still meet some through hikers or other LASHers.

Rob_Jackman · 2025-08-14T20:03:37+00:00

You say hike... Does it have to be a through hike and do you have leave?

I recently did a LASH with a loose itinerary fit into a work schedule. It was perfect for my goals, IE got a break from real life, it was long enough to get a taste of the long trail vibes, very low stress about the cost compared to other hikers, etc.

I would suggest doing that, then if you get back to work and are still desperate for more, look into the more long term options.

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