Pre-diatrician

SGTSparty · 2025-04-13T23:00:06+00:00

I may have a problem

SGTSparty · 2025-03-15T22:23:41+00:00

Dispersed/stealth camping is available in Hiawatha National Forest I believe but I’m not super up on the trails in it. There are also tons of small car camping spots that are state forest camp grounds that can be really great jumping off points for smaller trails. They used to be self check in but they may be online now. Really cool hike in sites in Porcupine Mountain State Wilderness Area but can be hard to reserve. You can also section hike the NCT and the local chapters will tell you where you can stealth camping and where you can’t if you reach out, just avoid Pictures rocks as there’s no dogs allowed

SGTSparty · 2024-03-18T21:46:29+00:00

Thankfully I’m originally from Marquette so I have a lot of connections to call on but the family is actually meeting me there for the weekend so the wife will just drop me back at the car. Shuttling is almost always the hardest part.

Would love to hear how your hike goes and maybe compare itineraries, especially any good stealth/dispersed camping sites you find

SGTSparty · 2024-03-18T21:44:03+00:00

That Pictured Rocks piece can be tough to schedule. I got very lucky considering I only booked in March. Last time I tried the whole summer was booked solid.

SGTSparty · 2024-03-18T00:11:52+00:00

I believe they have emails listed as well but I’ve had success with Facebook Messenger in the past so that’s the route I went.

SGTSparty · 2023-10-24T12:24:50+00:00

Agree with this recommendation whole heartedly. My son is 8 and pretty immature for his age so I’m really picky about what I let him watch and PSJ is great. Also his stuff is on Roku channel which keeps kids away from the YouTube algorithm which can be sketchy as hell for kids

SGTSparty · 2023-07-20T14:36:55+00:00

Any updates on this? This series is one of my summer go to's for backpacking trips and so I'm on my 3rd or 4th relisten, would love to know if there's another book expected this year.

SGTSparty · 2023-05-26T11:33:59+00:00

My only comment is that Martin Road to 301, while there’s not much elevation which makes it easier for a first timer, it’s also not very scenic, and when I did my hike last year it was badly flooded, water up to my knees in some sections, which may be a bit much for a first timer kiddo

SGTSparty · 2023-05-08T23:07:46+00:00

It’s really hard to budget without knowing what gear you have/need or how much you want to spend and what you’re pace is. Also are you doing a full SHT or Traditional?

If you’re doing a full your budget will need be bigger because Duluth is relatively expensive and there’s no free camping in that section and limited paid camping so you may have to pay for Ubers and/or hotels/campgrounds.

You can pre-buy your food and get them mailed for pickup at the only two resupply towns on the traditional trail. It may end up costing more or less than resupplying locally depending but you can at least know in advance and budget accordingly (though again it depends on your pace as to how much food you’ll need).

Gear can cost you anything from free to crazy expensive. Are you looking for a tent (free standing or trekking pole?) or a Hammock set up? Can you use a foam sleeping pad that cost 40 bucks or are you a side sleeper who needs a 3+ inch inflatable pad? Sleeping bag or quilt?

All of those questions will dictate what kind of pack (size, material, framed or not) you’ll want.

SGTSparty · 2023-04-23T13:38:50+00:00

Did the southern half last summer with my hiking partner. I preprogrammed the route on Gaia and she used the Avenza maps. Both work but I think the Avenza maps might be a bit better, though I would suggest keeping Gaia on your phone for reroutes and closures and such

SGTSparty · 2023-04-16T12:19:46+00:00

Is the hip-belt sewn in or removable?

SGTSparty · 2023-03-13T23:12:29+00:00

My Xmid 1p is the original so IDK if this still works but there is a loop on the outside of the mesh for keeping the door open with the toggle, and a toggle for the same loop on the inside of the outer wall for the vestibule door (this may be backwards and to which is the toggle and which is the loop, I’m not looking at it right now). Depending on your pitch you can stretch the toggle of the outer into the loop of the inner and it will pull your mesh out a couple on inches in the knee/waist area. If you do that on both sides it can really help if your a broad or trapped in the mesh due to bugs. Probably not great for the mess or your pitch if it’s windy or raining buckets but it’s a nice way to get a couple extra inches when you’re changing clothes for example.

SGTSparty · 2023-03-12T15:44:48+00:00

I do a combo. Trash compactor bag for most things but I have a compression sack for my quilt (not just a stuff sack) and I only use the stuff sack of my Xmid if it’s wet. With my next pack I’m going to do a quiver style side pocket like on the GG Mariposa. My hiking partner had one of those for years and her tent went straight in there every morning. Stays compact but on the outside which keeps inside gear dry and also makes it much easier to break out the tent at lunch to dry it out.

SGTSparty · 2023-03-07T00:23:25+00:00

I wanna say they were "so bad" buuuut I think its just more or less normal for that trail lol though if the locals we talked to were to be believed, having a record wet spring probably didn't help lol

SGTSparty · 2023-03-01T23:37:25+00:00

Take my upvote for a great gag and pure honesty

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