I went to a store nearby and saw some expensive "synthetic" clothes and some water purification systems. Would anyone mind giving me an opinion on these?
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I went to a store nearby and saw some expensive "synthetic" clothes and some water purification systems. Would anyone mind giving me an opinion on these?
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I look forward to a lightweight pack.
Noted. Thank you :thumbup1:
Wet-weather gear has been on my mind.
So far it does come to less than 15 lbs but just under -minus the clothes being worn. All of it fits within a 2'x2' square on my floor. However, I have been weighing the advice as my final product...
Your welcome and thank you.
That is good advice about trimming what isn't used on a test hike. There are some non-essentials that I will be taking whether they are used or not -i.e. beast...
I really like the sound of that. :laugh:
Your welcome and thank you, Deadbones. FireInMyBones told me about this place once. It sounds like an interesting business. If I make it that far, the it shall be one of my last stops as I am heading...
Which kinds of synthetics?
That is a good video. I learned a lot.
I think you are correct. I shall make every effort to test my gear on Memorial Weekend.
What about hygiene and poo disposal? I suspect the hippies would not appreciate a gas burn, and I don't want to carry the stuff...
Whah, you guys are tough! :) But good advice is always tough, I suppose.
I appreciate the promise, but what about off the trail?
The bear-proof whatsit would also be a good place for prescriptions, I think. Last thing I need is an animal getting into that while I'm far from the nearest VA hospital.
Being unprepared is one of my concerns. I expect to downgrade much en route, and I thank you all for helping me consider much prior to my onset.
I have tried the Whiteblaze. My discharge is in 11...
I saw a YouTube video series with a guy like Red Green that FireInMyBones showed me. He described the underquilt. What is up with the overquilt?
The PolyPros are like undergarments and insulators.
How do you compensate for the underwear getting stanky and crusty?
Hooah.
That stuff is getting darn expensive and hard to come by nowadays. I am having a difficult time keeping enough for my .45lc just for practice.
It will be a challenging adventure for sure ^_^
I, uh... I don't really know about that. What about clothes?
I will test my gear out on Memorial Day weekend. I plan to start in early June supposing the VA doesn't tie me down with any stuff.
Thank you.
Oh, I know! :D But the full Army gear is over 200 lbs with an assault pack, armor, ammo, water, and all. We never took that 2K miles, but we had to move fast with it. I hope to be much lighter than...
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Even if I stay within my weight goal?
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