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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Out with the old......
In with the new.....
Big Blue has been retired after years of wonderful service.
Big Blue has been retired after years of wonderful service.
I know, you are wondering why the truck is green, but I called it Big Blue. The actual paint color of the truck is Coral Reef Blue - So I just kinda always called it Big Blue.
The new replacement for Big Blue is.........Big Red (or Big Burgundy):
2005 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Limited Double Cab.
Sweet.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Weather Forecast
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Gear Post # 2 - Where to stay while on the AT
Where does one stay while hiking for several days, nights, and miles on the AT? Well, there are 3 choices for accommodations:
Shelters are a good choice - They are usually well maintained (generally by volunteers) and some have a water source nearby. The only downside is that during the busy season, these can fill up fast.
Tents are always a good choice because you can go anywhere with them. I usually carry one even if we are planning on shelter camping, just case one gets full up or for some reason or another we do not make it to a shelter or decide to push on past a shelter. I just picked up a new tent - the REI Half Dome 2.
- Shelters
- Tent
- Under the stars
Shelters are a good choice - They are usually well maintained (generally by volunteers) and some have a water source nearby. The only downside is that during the busy season, these can fill up fast.
Tents are always a good choice because you can go anywhere with them. I usually carry one even if we are planning on shelter camping, just case one gets full up or for some reason or another we do not make it to a shelter or decide to push on past a shelter. I just picked up a new tent - the REI Half Dome 2.
Very lightweight, roomy, and 2 doors - Hampton Inn has nothing on this baby. It also has 2 vestibule areas to store gear outside the tent to make more room on the inside. I already had a pretty decent tent that I really like, but the Half Dome 2 is about 2 1/2 pounds lighter, and at my age, every ounce counts.
I don't recommend option 3 due to unpredictable rain and animals. nuf said.
Tune in next time........when we will discuss footwear.
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