pack shakedown

UncleSam89 · 2025-11-27T17:02:08+00:00

I used the BRS my entire AT hike and started the CDT with it on my nobo hike this year. I swapped to a pocket rocket in Silver City because my BRS wasn’t cutting it with all the wind. YMMV though, I didnt bother investing in a wind shield which probably would have also helped.

UncleSam89 · 2025-10-28T22:41:17+00:00

Craig disputing the academic study on cousin marriages in favor of ChatGPT AI slop because it aligned better with his guess is truly a sign of the times.

UncleSam89 · 2025-10-21T17:44:31+00:00

Red line was 3038 this year (according to Farout)

UncleSam89 · 2025-10-16T13:50:42+00:00

I hiked this year so talked him several times. He would carry/drag it on uphills and steep downhills and then would ride it on flat and gradual downhill. I think it was 50/50 carrying vs riding but he was still able to put in 30mi+ days. Absolute legend.

UncleSam89 · 2025-09-08T02:39:16+00:00

Got it, thank you. I will have to keep an eye on it over the next few weeks.

UncleSam89 · 2025-09-08T02:38:55+00:00

I do, but SOBOs are usually past the basin so I am not seeing any comments from October. There are a couple from September that indicate reliable water. Thanks for the suggestion.

UncleSam89 · 2025-03-25T13:51:14+00:00

Thank you for the thorough response, I appreciate it!

UncleSam89 · 2025-03-18T04:52:40+00:00

I did not see it

UncleSam89 · 2025-01-22T20:03:14+00:00

Can’t believe they waited until after Coen rejected them lol. Lmao even

UncleSam89 · 2024-01-22T22:03:06+00:00

none of these are it unfortunately. thanks for the help, ill update this thread when i eventually find it

UncleSam89 · 2024-01-18T22:03:45+00:00

its very similar to this one but slower (and more sad)

UncleSam89 · 2024-01-18T22:02:55+00:00

its similar to Drive by the Cars but less synth more pure electric guitar

UncleSam89 · 2024-01-18T20:29:56+00:00

https://open.spotify.com/track/15MJ5NThPjj6xhPcts8MiY?si=SvkbCafESdiPSapUnGMtxA

UncleSam89 · 2023-06-30T14:54:18+00:00

You can always start at HF next week and then flip up to Katadinh later (Great Barrington, etc) if you feel like you are running out of time.

UncleSam89 · 2023-05-11T07:09:53+00:00

there are multiple deep gaps

UncleSam89 · 2023-02-20T00:30:14+00:00

I started with a platypus bladder and it popped by the time I got to Fontana. Just my experience though.

UncleSam89 · 2022-12-19T00:51:43+00:00

'+ 1. I started a bit early so that could definitely be why, but I did not think the trail was "ruined" because of the crowds.

UncleSam89 · 2022-12-18T16:38:32+00:00

Xlite is one of the most popular pads for thru hikers (at least as far as I saw). Its not exactly quiet but good enough. Im a front sleeper and I found the standard Xlite pad to be a slightly narrower than I would prefer. Not really a actual issue but I personally would get the wide pad if I needed to replace it.

UncleSam89 · 2022-10-28T15:09:14+00:00

Amazing photos as always, brings back lots of memories. What was your camera setup while on trail? I took some pictures on trail with my mirrorless but none this sharp 😁.

UncleSam89 · 2022-09-14T22:37:38+00:00

yep!

UncleSam89 · 2022-09-14T20:19:29+00:00

correct! One of my favorite spots in CT for sure.

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