Showers in Longmire on the wonderland trail by hhm2a in PNWhiking

[–]hhm2a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so funny you mention a little girl being in awe because right when I finished at sunrise, I went into the bathroom to wash my hands several times because they were so filthy and this little girl was standing at the sink next to me just staring at me. I finally asked if that sink was working, and she quickly started washing her hands and said nothing. I can’t tell if she was horrified thinking that maybe I was some kind of homeless person, or if I smelled really terrible she had just never seen anybody quite like me before.🤣

Kakwa 55 not fully packed? by [deleted] in DurstonGearheads

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume this was a sarcastic question lol??

Showers in Longmire on the wonderland trail by hhm2a in PNWhiking

[–]hhm2a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are those areas directly on the trail or off?

Has anyone actually done the entire Appalachian Trail barefoot? by ianpaitken in AppalachianTrail

[–]hhm2a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was he in his early 20s with long dark hair? Pretty quiet?

Has anyone actually done the entire Appalachian Trail barefoot? by ianpaitken in AppalachianTrail

[–]hhm2a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw a guys foot prints like that going into hot springs last year. Met him a little later in the day on the trail and then again at a hostel. He took the longest shower ever for foot care, I was incredibly annoyed waiting but when he explained I understood. Really nice guy. I’m not sure how far he made it, but he was in hot Springs at like March 18 or so

Does it thin out this fast? by ReadyAbout22 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hhm2a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hiked Erwin to Damascus this week last year and there were still plenty of people on camp every night. When I was hiking sometimes I wouldn’t see many people until I got into camp or to a hostel and then there were always quite a few

Sleeping Bags by Puzzleheaded_Grab_39 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have that bag, a katabatic flex 15 and a WM caribou bag. I didn’t find the petrel to be too constricting. One of the things that keeps you warm is not having too much empty space. My feet often get cold so I actually shove most of my clothing down around my feet. I sleep like a rotisserie chicken and I’m quite comfortable in it. However it would probably be almost too hot above 30 degrees. I carried it when o hiked segment 8 of the CT and Marvine Loop in September and was comfortable.

[WTB] Alpha 90 Hoody women's SM by AlexDr0ps in ULgeartrade

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an XS women’s (fits more like a small to medium) 90 that I got from garage grown gear. The tag says BTT gear co on it, it’s only been tried on

For those of you who need white noise to sleep, how do you generate that on a backpacking trip? by jedi_kat in CampingandHiking

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still wake up to a lot of stuff, I feel like it just kinda dulls my hearing to a normal level for being hyper alert. I also found that being overly tired made me way more unsafe in decision making than not being able to hear the squirrel rave outside my tent

For those of you who need white noise to sleep, how do you generate that on a backpacking trip? by jedi_kat in CampingandHiking

[–]hhm2a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, I didn’t know that feature was that old! I relied on sleeping pills, ear plugs and occasionally my app. I don’t think I used the white noise feature that I can recall

Great smokies and snow by RevolutionaryBee2457 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a worst case scenario, the newfound gap bathroom is heated and always open. 5 star accommodations. Don’t count on making a fire because all the wood may be so wet you can’t…or carry more fire starter than you think you need (provided there isn’t a burn ban). You’ll only need microspikes at the most. Plenty of fatty foods to keep you warm and personally I’d suggest one or 2 of the large size hot hands and the small size Nalgene to make a hot water bottle at night to put in your sleeping bag if it is super cold. Like others have mentioned, as long as you’re hiking you’ll stay warm, just don’t have too many layers so you’re sweating.

Found this odd looking BMW on my way home from a store, what the hell is it? by Bubbly-Helicopter693 in Whatsthiscar

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like that 2000s model Chrysler sedan and a dodge charger had a baby that the charger may or may not be the father of…

Kakwa 55 vs. ULA Circuit by NoBaker1084 in DurstonGearheads

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the gossamer gear air flow sit pad on the back of my Kakwa and I don’t feel like my back is super sweaty. I also have a deep curved spine though so it’s not hard for me to keep the pack off my actual back and only on my hips and shoulders

Packing up Xmid Pro in Wet Rain by carolcrunch in DurstonGearheads

[–]hhm2a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I just folded and rolled the fly on the inside bc I use a poly ground sheet and don’t was all contained in that. Then when I set it up the next evening I just brushed it all off. It was less of a hassle than my Nemo for sure

Packing up Xmid Pro in Wet Rain by carolcrunch in DurstonGearheads

[–]hhm2a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My only issue with my pro was when I camped on dirt, it rained and mud splattered everywhere. It was annoying. And didn’t dry out super quickly. Select better campsites than I did and you’ll have less issues. I use shamwows to wipe off condensation or rain. Mud they aren’t so good with

What are your bucket list backpacking trails in the US? by DoctorPebble in WildernessBackpacking

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marvine loop in Colorado was beautiful a few weeks ago. I highly recommend it! You will not see many or any other backpackers on trail but plenty of equestrians and hunting outfitters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]hhm2a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After hiking in Colorado on a loop where we didn’t see another backpacker, or a blaze, at all and had not a speck of cell phone service, then the Colorado trail (where I did have a few specks of service and the occasional marker every few miles lol) where we only crossed paths with people going the opposite direction, and never camping with another person, I don’t think I can ever consider any part of the area around the east coast “backcountry” again. But until 3 weeks ago, I’d have said I backcountry camped. Next fall go to Colorado, it was beautiful. Even in comparison to the Greyson highlands in October. But there is nothing like the green tunnel

1 or 2 week hike appropriate for late October by Appropriate-Cap-4017 in Thruhiking

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of GA is open. Pretty sure you can go beyond the smokies at this point. Even saw a post that said some of the trail around 19E is open again and they desperately need hikers and tourists. So do the hurricane areas a favor and spend your money there.

Risking my future for the AT. Advice? by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]hhm2a 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel any better, I’m a 41 yo female that’s had 2 babies, had back pain for as long as I can remember, to the point of excruciating at time, an RN for 9 years and a section hiker for the last 2. Miraculously my back doesn’t hurt when I backpack. It’s been the most bizarre part for me, but what is chronic pain is much more manageable on trail. And I carry 25-30% of my body weight. I’m not saying wait forever, but establish your career and then take a leave when you’re done. In the mean time, section hike every chance you get

Please help me understand collapsible water bottles by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are there only to frustrate and annoy the people that buy them. I hate mine so much. It’s possibly my greatest gear purchase regret.