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re: First Backpacking Through Hike, Any Tips?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:41 pm to LSUintheNW
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:41 pm to LSUintheNW
I have a jetboil. Some dehydrated meals, some dried fruits, nuts, jerky, ramen, cliff bars, and maybe a couple sour patch kids :D
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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:42 pm to Salmon
man,
I have to disagree with the footprint thing. I consider them mandatory. Its so hard to find a dry spot in the south. You really don't need a sleeping bag down here, just a sleeping pad and layer clothes as appropriate. You sound like you are bringing too much water to start. If you have a filter, water is so easy to find in the south in a non arid environment. If you are only going for a couple of days, plan to eat a huge meal a few hours before and a huge one when you get out. Just pack the minimal calories for the middle day. Weight on your back is so much more of an inconvenience than a little less food.
I have to disagree with the footprint thing. I consider them mandatory. Its so hard to find a dry spot in the south. You really don't need a sleeping bag down here, just a sleeping pad and layer clothes as appropriate. You sound like you are bringing too much water to start. If you have a filter, water is so easy to find in the south in a non arid environment. If you are only going for a couple of days, plan to eat a huge meal a few hours before and a huge one when you get out. Just pack the minimal calories for the middle day. Weight on your back is so much more of an inconvenience than a little less food.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:42 pm to Jcorye1
If you can do without, don't bring it. For three days you can make it light as possible.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:42 pm to Jcorye1
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plus I have a nice bag to compact it as much as possible
Sea to Summit or bust
Best waterproof compression bag imo...for the future as you progress. I own 3....I pack my tent, clothes, and bag in them.
No matter how much rain I deal with I'm always dry once at camp.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:46 pm to nolaks
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have to disagree with the footprint thing. I consider them mandatory. Its so hard to find a dry spot in the south
I don't always carry mine but I'm 100% waterproof but in this situation I agree, no offense OP.
Footprint for a single man tent doesn't weigh that much and I'd rather carry it and be dry. That is if you're right about wet grounds.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:48 pm to LSUintheNW
I saw those, and they are on my list to buy as I go farther. Basically right now the only really nice things I own are the Jetboil and my Osprey bag. The rest of the stuff is Ozark trail, which obviously is not a great brand, but should help me get the experience I need to start doing longer through hikes.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:49 pm to Jcorye1
quote:
have a jetboil. Some dehydrated meals, some dried fruits, nuts, jerky, ramen, cliff bars, and maybe a couple sour patch kids :D
Sweet....I'm not a minimalist in some ways so I typically carry a couple of oranges and an avocado or 2. Eat them on breaks so I don't carry them very long.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:49 pm to Jcorye1
have you weighed your bag fully packed yet?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:50 pm to Jcorye1
How light are y'all's sleeping bags? I'm looking for a new 20 or 30 bag. I currently have a cheap bag from academy but it's my next upgrade. Looking for something light.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:54 pm to Jcorye1
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saw those, and they are on my list to buy as I go farther. Basically right now the only really nice things I own are the Jetboil and my Osprey bag. The rest of the stuff is Ozark trail, which obviously is not a great brand, but should help me get the experience I need to start doing longer through hikes.
Nice, it certainly takes time unless you're a baller. Good gear is expensive. Have fun, it's a great time carrying your home on your back in the woods.
I have a couple different brand bags but use sea to summit rain covers for them. I really love their waterproof products and being out here in the NW I've put them to the test and have always stayed dry.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:56 pm to jimbeam
I have a 20 degree Mountain Hardwear bag that is <2 lbs
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:56 pm to Salmon
Not yet, it was supposed to be this weekend, but my parents needed some help with their house. I'm completely packing everything but food tomorrow or Wednesday, so I can walk the dog with it in the mornings, get aggravated at the weight, and pull out non-essential items.
The last time I weighed it, I think it was hanging out around 17-19 pounds, but it had less food and some dog stuff in there (she has since got her own pack, and carries her own crap not that she's coming).
The last time I weighed it, I think it was hanging out around 17-19 pounds, but it had less food and some dog stuff in there (she has since got her own pack, and carries her own crap not that she's coming).
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:57 pm to Jcorye1
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I think it was hanging out around 17-19 pounds
nice
well done
if you can keep it below 20 you are doing great
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:59 pm to jimbeam
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How light are y'all's sleeping bags? I'm looking for a new 20 or 30 bag. I currently have a cheap bag from academy but it's my next upgrade. Looking for something light.
Unfortunately for me I'm not as light as I'd like to be being a bigger guy. I own a 15 degree Marmot and a zero degree Marmot. Believe my 15 is 2.2 and my 0 is 3.1.
I wanted the Mountain Hardwear Plasma bags (I can also get their gear half off) but I'm just too big for them.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:03 pm to Jcorye1
I use a hammock so I can't comment on the footprint debate. I'm also a pretty minimalist, my pack is around 11lbs now before food. In the south I just carry a bottle of water and refill with the Sawyer squeeze.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:04 pm to Jcorye1
I had not heard of the WAT so I googled it. Came up with this:
tigerdroppings post about WAT
tigerdroppings post about WAT
This post was edited on 10/10/16 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:08 pm to Salmon
Ill check it out.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:35 pm to Jcorye1
quote:
I have a jetboil. Some dehydrated meals, some dried fruits, nuts, jerky, ramen, cliff bars, and maybe a couple sour patch kids :D
Gonna be honest with you, that JetBoil is nice but for a 3 day trip I would leave it at home. Take some jerky, nuts, hard cheese, and the foil packs of tuna or chicken. When I do anything between 2-7 days I don't cook. Waste of weight imo.
Some tips for you though is to make sure you have plenty of socks and your shoes are well broken in. If the temp is higher than 60 I wear Chacos, higher than 40 and I wear trail runners.
If you are going to be having a fire at night make sure it is completely doused before you go to sleep. And remember that the trail is meant to be shared. Clean up after yourself and try to leave no trace that you were ever there. That way the next person hiking it gets the same experience of wonder and awe walking through nature that you got.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:41 pm to Jcorye1
It would be a good idea to get in some exercise/walking with your pack on. You use different muscles in your hips and back that are not normally used when just walking. It may not be that important if your pack is just 20 pounds. I usually put a 40 pound sack of deer corn in my pack and walk around the neighborhood. I end up getting pretty sore in my hips. It's better to get this out of the way beforehand rather than on the trail.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:44 pm to jwsnatic
I've been making sure it's fully loaded when hiking, and have been wearing it off and on for my dog walk.
I went without shaving for a week and walked with my dog and the bag on St. Charles where I live. Like 5 people tried to give me money because they thought I was homeless.
I went without shaving for a week and walked with my dog and the bag on St. Charles where I live. Like 5 people tried to give me money because they thought I was homeless.
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