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re: Heading to the Appalachian Trail for a 51 mile trek ...
Posted on 6/14/15 at 7:56 pm to TideJoe
Posted on 6/14/15 at 7:56 pm to TideJoe
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Pack: Osprey Atmos 65
Boots (shoes): Merrell Moab (I don't like boots)
Tent: Nemo Meta 2p
Bag: Marmot Sawtooth 15 (if cold), Marmot Down Bridger 40 (warm)
Pad: Big Agnes Insulated Air Core
Stove: Jetboil SOL (and fuel for deeprig)
Cookware: GSI collapsable bowl and cup, Light my fire spork
Hat: Smartwool beanie if cold, no hat if warm
Socks: Smartwool boot liner
Shorts (pants): Northface convertible
Rain jacket: Mountain Hardware shell
Knive: Leatherman Wave
Gun: Colt New Agent (.45 ACP)
Hydration: 2 liters in Nalgene, Katadyn Hiker Pro filter
Headlamp: Black Diamond Storm
Trekking Poles: Black Diamond Trail Shock Compact
Luxury items: Big Agnes Helios chair, Exped pillow, liter of Four Roses SB in a Nalgene
Forgot about my trekking poles and spork (
). I have gone back and added them. Bringing a full on .45? You are being very serious. You might could actually stop a bear with that thing. My 380 would only annoy it and piss it off. I may get me a pillow for the 40 mile trip, as well as some camp shoes/sandals. As tempting as it would be to bring some bourbon, I am going to resist the temptation. But I very much like the way you think. Especially with the Four Roses SB.
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Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:00 pm to GoldenDawg
Y'all seriously packing a gun for a hike? Is this common?
Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:02 pm to GoldenDawg
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Bringing a full on .45?
I usually hike in the fall and spring in bear country. I've seen a few and they've all tucked tail and ran, but I just want to be able to at least change their mind if they decide to test me. I have a Kimber Solo 9mm that I've considered taking, but I don't think that could stop a big pissed bear even if I landed 3-4 rounds on it.
The Exped pillows are awesome and tiny in the pack. I use Crocs for camp shoes and deep water crossings. They're light and easy to hook to the pack.
This post was edited on 6/14/15 at 8:06 pm
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