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Thunderscreech's Epic Summer Walk
- Thread starter Thunderscreech
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@ list.
how the hell are you supposed to carry all that?
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In that.
You'd be surprised. over 3/4 of that list is small (sic) stuff. The tent, sleeping bag, and therm-a-rest take up the most space. Plus, I added two kinda-big external pockets to my backpack for snacks and stuff.
I hear bears can smell menstruation from miles away.
You definitely should buy an iPhone for those brief moments when you have signal to show us some pictures. Maybe you will find Bigfoot.
Or Username, and he can tag along.
You definitely should buy an iPhone for those brief moments when you have signal to show us some pictures. Maybe you will find Bigfoot.
Or Username, and he can tag along.
hey, what exactly are you gonna be eating? You gonna forage the whole time? It seems like it would be pretty impossible to pack enough food for the entire trip...
There's plenty of small villages to replenish his reserves. The longest stretch I saw on my hikes has been 100 wild miles. That's 6-7 days at a moderate pace, and one can pack this much food without any problem.
I'm making and drying most of my food. Pretty much anything you eat at home can be eaten while on the trail. I'll be burning upwards of 12,000 calories a day.
Would that happen to be the 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine?
Pictures there will be. A multitude of them. I'm taking a bunch of the "disposable" 27 exposure film cameras, and then when I get them developed I'll get them digital as well as prints, so I can upload to my photobucket and post with ease.
Yeah, this kind of 100 wild miles
It's a little lame, actually. I regularly crossed heavy machinery while walking. There's no town or village around, but the longest stretch between signs of civilization is more in the ballpark of 40 miles.
Can't wait for the photos, I actually miss the ol' days of hiking with the Boy Scouts.
When I said tomorrow, I meant thursday.
I'm in richmond until then, doing F.I.N.A.L.S. and crashing at a friend's house. I meant to take pictures this morning, but since I've been lax in my caffiene intake, I was all tired and forgot. 
But they will come.
Sounds good, I'm off to my US History final in a matter of minutes. I know the feeling, my caffiene intake is messed up too these days.When I said tomorrow, I meant thursday.
But they will come.
IMO, you're missing one valuable piece of equipment. It's manufactured by a company called Taurus and it's exceptional at dealing with creatures of 2- and 4-legged variety.
Google "The Judge" for info.
Peace,
Greg
Google "The Judge" for info.
Peace,
Greg
Man I'm totally jealous. If you hit any lakes or streams bring a fishing pole. Nothing better than spending some time fishing and cooking a fresh meal.
Being under 21, I can't legally own one of these. And, since I'll be passing through federal lands and National Parks, It would be illegal to carry, even (I think, not sure of laws) with a Concealed Carry Permit. But I appreciate your concern nonetheless.
I will be carrying pepper spray, however. the type the postal workers use, for overtly agressive dogs and unsavory personages.
I might have to do this. my walking staff'll work as a nice rod, and little bit of 6 or 8 pound test and a few hooks and a bit of bait or some flies. There are more than a few good streams along the trail.
I'm actually just now getting nervous about this. I'm also not sure when I should leave, before, during or after Memorial Day weekend?
