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re: First Backpacking Through Hike, Any Tips?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:33 pm to Jcorye1
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:33 pm to Jcorye1
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footprint
nix this
don't need it for this area, its not rocky and you should be able to find some soft pine straw areas pretty easily
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I won't need a sleeping bag, and I can just pack a liner and wrap my tent up in a fleece blanket sleeping on a self inflating pad.
how heavy is your sleeping bag? fleece blanket seems like it would be heavier and take up more space, no?
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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:37 pm to Salmon
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fleece blanket seems like it would be heavier and take up more space, no?
I was curious about this too.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:37 pm to Salmon
It's not really heavy, plus I have a nice bag to compact it as much as possible. I meant one of those thin fleece cheap throws from Walmart.
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.
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