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    Senior Member kayak karl's Avatar
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    NOBO January 1st

    I am hammocking my thru hike. (Why? does spell check want "hammocking" to be "Ham MOCKING" ???). Don't even own a tent to go to the ground Will be using a EXPLORER ULTRALITE A-SYM w/zipper mod. and webbing ring buckle system. A Warbonnet Superfly Tarp. Jrb Mt. Washington under quilt and an Adrenaline 0 degree bag modified for over quilt. Pack packed and 7 days of food. Came in at 33#. Not bad from my first summer hike 1 1/2 years ago at 55# for 3 days. Train leaves Wilmington Del. 4:19 PM Sunday the 28th. I'm staying at the Hiker Hostel for 2 days (to wind down) then will do the approach trail on 12/31. Then Ed Speer's party On some forums comments have been made that my chances are slim to none (not from all). There is a bet on only 11 days on trail at my work. The way I look at it is, this is the first thing I've done just for me in a LONG time. If I get this 53 yr old body to Springer and START my hike, I will be a happy man.
    Thanks ALL of you for your help, advice and suggestions over the last year+.

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    Good luck Karl, take it easy and don't overdo mileage early on and you'll do just fine. Have a great hike and a good time.

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    well kayak karl, i will be at springer on nye, so i will see you of!!!
    but i will not be taking the approach trail...


    but why 7 days of food?????
    Peanuts

    "A womans place is on the trail"

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    Karl, when in doubt, crap on the naysayers. If you want to start off season, then go for it. Best of luck and happy hanging all the way to Maine!
    "If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl

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    Gonna be a wonderful time and you should stay plenty warm in your set-up.
    The trail can be icy and I use Yak-Tracks up here in Minnesota when it is not deep enough for snowshoes. They do give a good grip, are easy to put on and make your walking in slippery stuff a wee bit less tiring. http://yaktrax.com/ProductsPro.aspx
    Bring extra insoles as well for max comfort of the feet.
    I envy your trip and wish you happy hiking in the piney woods. Will keep up on your journal.....
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    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Gonna be a wonderful time and you should stay plenty warm in your set-up.
    The trail can be icy and I use Yak-Tracks up here in Minnesota when it is not deep enough for snowshoes. They do give a good grip, are easy to put on and make your walking in slippery stuff a wee bit less tiring. http://yaktrax.com/ProductsPro.aspx
    Bring extra insoles as well for max comfort of the feet.
    I envy your trip and wish you happy hiking in the piney woods. Will keep up on your journal.....
    Shug
    already in pack with a set of instep crypons also. Thanks

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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Atta Boy!!!! Happy walking.
    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Have a great hike and say hi to my buddies Rocky and Swamp Fox (not hammocking) but starting 1/1.

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    I finished Southbound Jan 20th last year. I heard a lot of your not going to make it, get bored, and all the same stuff you probably do.

    You will be fine. Enjoy and hike the way you want to when your there. Don't be afraid to wait out the weather when needed. Extra food, extra batteries for the headlamp, and a pad to sleep in the shelter if needed and all will be good.

    Ok I need to stop before I quit my job and join you.
    Is that too much to ask? Girls with frikkin' lasers on their heads?
    The hanger formly known as "hammock engineer".

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    Enjoy your hikin and hangin.... Be sure to take a butt pad for breaks etc....You'll want to be insulated on anything that you sit on at this cold and often damp time on the AT.

    Pan
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