What do you need still I can steer you in the right direction
What do you need still I can steer you in the right direction
What do you like about the Deuter that makes it preferable to the Osprey and is that the exact osprey pack you have? I was going to shoot for keeping my load light enough for a talon 44, used a friend's for a 3 day up near shasta a couple of years ago and loved the way it fit and carried. Same question about the black diamond head lamp, I have a couple of princeton tecs that I have used for about 3 years now and I can't say I have found a problem with them yet though I have always wanted to spring for a petzl just never could part with that much dough. I have always worried about those air mats simply because I am not sure that I would have the energy to blow one up every night and that I would imagine it would spring a leak and suddenly become completely and utterly useless to me.
Anyone got any gear recommendations? Looking for super-light stuff to put on the wish list for my go at the AT.
What do you like about the Deuter that makes it preferable to the Osprey and is that the exact osprey pack you have? I was going to shoot for keeping my load light enough for a talon 44, used a friend's for a 3 day up near shasta a couple of years ago and loved the way it fit and carried. Same question about the black diamond head lamp, I have a couple of princeton tecs that I have used for about 3 years now and I can't say I have found a problem with them yet though I have always wanted to spring for a petzl just never could part with that much dough. I have always worried about those air mats simply because I am not sure that I would have the energy to blow one up every night and that I would imagine it would spring a leak and suddenly become completely and utterly useless to me.
I just got back from a trip yesterday to the Ozarks in arkansas and the only thing I feel I really need is a foldout wood cutting saw, like this one http://www.rei.com/product/404013/sven-folding-saw-21.
Thanks for the advice Kirby. A small group of friends and I are planning a through hike of the AT and maybe tackling the ICDT in a few years when we again have the time and money. I would love to hear any other tidbits from yourself or Zepplin on what to choose as far as specific brands, value, top quality, etc and also on materials, I know cotton is a no no for obvious reasons but I am definitely going to need some quality socks and undergarments. I know I am going to see if I can pick up some more of those pants with the zip off legs and I know they make ones with zip out liners for hot cold shifts too. I already have a couple of pairs but they are fairly old and have been through some things already which makes me think they are on their last legs and wouldn't provide the protection I am going to need. Another thing I have thought of being a problem is bugs. I know mosquitoes can transition a wonderful hike to a terrible night, been there done that, thanks barrier islands.
Edit: Woot woot for my 2000th post!