I did an overnight section of the Long Trail on 8/4,5 with a friend. These were the toughest miles I've hiked yet. Here's the write up on my blog with lots of photos and a couple short video clips.
I did an overnight section of the Long Trail on 8/4,5 with a friend. These were the toughest miles I've hiked yet. Here's the write up on my blog with lots of photos and a couple short video clips.
Nice trip report. I like the short videos to add to the story. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice report. I am in smugglers notch as I type.
One of the big problems on this hike was dealing with wet clothes: either from rain or sweat. How do you guys manage that? Do you always take an extra "outfit"?
Again.. Vermont reports popping up right as I've decided to go to the Adirondacks for canoeing..! Looks very nice, thanks for sharing (and making me second-guess my choice)!
On the wet clothes, I always have an extra base layer to sleep in, and only for sleeping in - I prefer not to sleep in merino wool, but it's also real nice to get into something dry before turning in. The rest either stays wet or dries on a ridge line in the night/morning if I have something to substitute with - like wearing a middle layer while the shirt is drying or smth.
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Great report. Thx for sharing.
That was a great report. You certainly were tested on this outing. Lots of lessons in this trip.
I always pack a sleep outfit that I also wear in camp if all my hiking clothes are wet. This includes long merino underwear, a long sleeve shirt, and sleeping socks plus a tuque. If is raining or wet out I put on my dry ducks rain pants. I do not hike in them but find them perfect for lounging in around a wet campsite. I always pack a very light rain/wind jacket for camp and to put on at rest stops.
The next morning, after almost everything is packed, I switch out of my sleep clothes and put back on my wet hiking outfit. That way I definitely have something warm and dry to switch into at the end of each day. Once I start hiking, my body heat will either "dry" my hiking shirt and pants or at least make them tolerable. I do tend to put on a wind shirt when I make rest and snack stops.
For me, a warm set of dry clothing after hiking all day in wet conditions really cheers me up. Dry clothes, a hot meal, and a star bucks Via coffee mixed with a package of hot chocolate gets me to my happy place.
Cheers
Thanks so much for the write up. I am just getting into hiking/backpacking and really enjoy reading of other hikers adventures. Plus I always learn something from these stories. Much appreciated.
Really enjoyed your report. Thanks for sharing. As others have said, I carry a set of dry clothes to throw on. Even on day hikes I tend to have a second top in the bag. I tend to sweat a lot, and normally change the shirt once I've reached the summit of whatever I happen to be hiking. It makes for a more comfortable decent.
I really enjoyed your report as well as Jim's. It sounded like a real adventure!
Mike
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