Here is my new pack.
Dad (Curtis) and daughter (Laura) have talked about through-hiking the Appalachian Trail for years. We began the journey on March 27, 2013. Dad is still on the trail. Daughter hiked through GA and racked up over 100 miles.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
9 pounds liter
I'm home and it's time to downsize...again. I walked out of Damascus, VA, with 42 pounds on my back. That hurt, especially going down the steep steps to Laurel Falls. Way to much weight. Sooooo, I bought a new pack. It ways 4+ pounds less than my original pack. Plus, I got rid of a few items I didn't use that much, including spare batteries. I figure I could suffer 2-3 days without a flashlight or my Spot. I also ditched my winter clothes and made a few other adjustments. I can't wait to hike with 9 fewer pounds on my back.
Here is my new pack.
Here is my new pack.
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Your blogs continue to motivate me. I am still reading them daily. This past weekend while I was attending Memorial Day Events I informed several veterans of your journey. I thought about what you might be eating that night as we were having a BBQ.
ReplyDeleteI told some of my buddies about trail magic. We are making plans now to set up a BBQ on the trail. I will take photos when we accomplish this and send them along to you. You should write a book about your life’s journey. From the stories you told in Afghanistan to walking to the trail, your life would make a great read. Take care sir, if you need anything let me know.