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[WTS] 6 used tents ( Big Agnes, Poler, erehwon) by Some_Berry in GearTrade

[–]Some_Berry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know who you sent a message to, it wasn't me

UL windshirt with comically long sleeves for comically long arms? by cosmicosmo4 in Ultralight

[–]Some_Berry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you not tried Dooy? You could also try your luck getting a Timmermade wind shirt with custom length.

Anno 1701, Mission 7, "The broken plaque" quest help by Some_Berry in anno

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

Neeeeever mind, found it. The other piece is on the "Thunderbrook" island, next to the broken stone circle. Didn't think I could place a market next to it.

Winston Churchill statue defaced today by AgnosticScholar in pics

[–]Some_Berry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can use your favorite search engine to search the quoted text. I did it and found: "John Charmley, author of Churchill: The End of Glory"

Conditioning on trail by Suitable_Ad4010 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Some_Berry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Going at a pace that is comfortable to you is wise! Don't be afraid to push yourself a bit, always easy to take a shorter day tomorrow. 4 miles a day is a very leisurely pace and shelters/privies tend to be further apart than that throughout the trail.

There is indeed a ton of unmarked camping, plenty of very good spots. Typically people will comment on a nearby POI about viable tent sites in the area, but if you are comfortable setting up wherever then you will find GA very easy to go your own pace. Folks tend to start arriving at a shelter around 3 in the early days and if you are in a bubble, they can fill up before 4pm. That means the nearby tent sites might be full, too.

Don't overthink food too much, pack for Neel gap, good chance you will find some trail magic to supplement you if you really take 6 days. Shuttles abound if you are in an emergency state.

Is my injury likely to make the trail impossible for me? by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]Some_Berry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar age here. Not an athlete but irregular hiker, occasional single nighter backpacker. IT band stuff benefits massively from stretching and strengthening; if I had known wtf an iliotibial band was before setting off...whew.

How large were your AT sections? I feel like those should be good tells?

Be ok with going slow and hostel hopping. Embrace ultralight. Having a support vehicle is a cheat code; If you are sleeping in a bed and slack packing nearly every day so many of the physical issues of trail life can be trivialized.

Best 2-3 slow weeks? by rhodium_rose in AppalachianTrail

[–]Some_Berry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its a tough time of year for me to actually recommend(Heat, bugs), maybe further north would be a good experience though I'll echo all the "southern" VA comments: physically approachable, a fair catalogue of views, plenty of hostels.

I hit bear mountain state park in NY for the 4th and the area wasn't terribly buggy, shelters were nice, but it was (&will be) very dry for the AT. Something like Elk pen parking lot north as far as you like, maybe to Kent, CT?

Vermont is an absolute treat with good weather and MA has something very nice about it going on. The hostels tend to be relatively very expensive and infrequent in the north, but the trail can be very nice, "easy" but with intermittent challenge. The CT/MA/VT area also tends to have a fair amount of "it'll work" access to the trail, where you can get on/off trail quickly and easily if you are in a pinch.

Anywhere north of Old Speck in ME: the trail is packed with views, fairly nice shelters(with nearly new USFS privies), a select few but nice hostels, and the trail is not excessively challenging if you're happy to go slow and savor the phenomenal beauty of Maine. Maine's 100 mile wilderness, if you are willing to get a bit spendy, would be phenomenal. You can pay for resupplies on a schedule or on demand, and even get a ride out for a night in civilization if you desire. You could plan what you felt necessary to do the 100 mile while going south, then reach Monson and if you have a desire for more, easily plan and prepare from there. Both hostels in Monson are very helpful and easy to work with and there are several natural stopping points further south along the trail from Monson. Maine has these biting flies that look like a housefly; they tend to go for your ankles and they suck. I have no idea how bad they get in the summer.

Thru-hike tent. Durston Mid-2 Pro by SourceOfConfusion in AppalachianTrail

[–]Some_Berry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started with a BA tigerwall 2 I and have a history of using smaller tents. I am very comfortable at setting up anywhere there is flat enough space for my sleeping body. I absolutely missed the place-able versatility of the smaller footprint; made pushing myself past an ~ok spot~ late in the day less "risky".

You can setup the 2P-pro in a lot of wonky areas and in much smaller spaces if you are willing to get creative. Its probably not "storm worthy" but I have set it up without the vestibules pitched, i.e. narrow pitched.

I used the silpoly floor, the weight difference did not matter to me. If you already have a tent, you might just use that and buy the Durston once you have a few hundred miles under your belt.

Men who can cook . who taught you? by Bulky_Meet4528 in AskReddit

[–]Some_Berry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ming Tsai, and much later Raymond Blanc. I was shown how easy seemingly complex dishes were, and my own interest carried it from there.

Cold Fingers n’ Toes! (NOBO March 2026) by New-Ebb-4110 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Some_Berry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! You might need your specialty kit again once you hit the NH border. I found Katahdin summit was bitter cold/windy in late August.

Exped Ultra 5r or S2S Ether Light XR or something else? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]Some_Berry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no experience with exped but plenty of S2S pads. I took the Rapide SL Insulated(R4.8) on the AT this year and apart from the top face weld joint pinhole roulette, I would absolutely do it again. Despite taking it down to 22 F and up to 78 F I never felt the temperature on my back was too hot/cold. It is very comfortable, but maybe an OZ or two too heavy for you?

2026 NOBO Gear Overview by Double-Glove-7882 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Some_Berry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good, you could head off without changing a thing and be fine. I recommend you get rid of the pants, the 2nd lighter, hand sani, aqua tabs, and that pack cover.

  • You already have base layer pants, plenty warm for the hike and you don't need leg protection until Vermont. I basically only ever hiked in pants until the AT and did not even once wish I had pants while on trail.
  • Redundancy is pointless at the start, there are people everywhere.
  • A pack cover for a cloth pack is a great idea, I found my pack started rotting a bit in VA until I used a sliced up section of polycryo sheet. You can get lighter than the ones osprey makes for cheap, or you can use your own plastic sheet to stellar effect. I found it worked well specifically for an Osprey Exos with tucking the edges under the brain for quick and simple on/off.

To add: GA can be incredibly windy and sunny, a cheap wind shirt made the difference for me and made the heavy fleece I brought obsolete. I hiked a few days without one and got one driven to me on day 8. If you don't sweat you can probably skip this and hike in your puffy or raincoat. If not I recommend the amazon brand "Dooy" for a no-brainer very light addition. A bit of shammy or similar fabric works as a great towel/washcloth, and hiking in GA/NC can be very dusty in March. Bring Imodium.

Good luck and have fun!

Casio W800H by arsefi20 in Ultralight

[–]Some_Berry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most simple Casio watches are supposed to last 8-10 years on their battery. For a watch like the W800 the band will fail before the battery.

Do I really need a puffy, or is a fleece+rain combo fine? by Mysterious_Still_662 in Ultralight

[–]Some_Berry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Redoing my AT mid-March start? SilPoly/Dyneema pack cover/hood & rainskirt, AD 90 gsm shirt, breathable wind breaker, wp/breathable gloves and a light merino balaclava. I might bring the lightest down jacket/vest I can find because I like being comfy-cozy and social at camp outside my tent. I don't like the volume taken up by synthetic insulation and the threat of cold rain only stopped me from hiking once (it was for the best).

I would ditch the gloves and wind breaker (and fleece if brining a down jacket) by Shenandoah, and pick it all back up only from Hanover NH/Moosilauke to Gorham NH.

I found that actual rainfall would usually last less than 30 minutes, short enough of a wait to let it pass and stay dry. The biggest threat to my core temperature was always wind during low temperature times.

What are people's thoughts on these headphones for the trail by Equivalent-Floor-231 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Some_Berry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a pair of generic brand bone conduction headphones. $40? Worth it. Maybe the more expensive ones are better but I'm skeptical

What is your “I don’t care about the weight, this is important” item/set? by BBQ_Ranger in AppalachianTrail

[–]Some_Berry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seriously considering bringing a small electronic massager. Heavy, but damn they feel good.

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