FB posts - Jan 20, 2012

Seperate and apart from data/handbooks ( I carry the data book, with maps for backup which are rarely used ), and partly from frustation at the WP geologic jargon given I didn't have a background in geology, I read John McPhee's, Annals of a Former World. A Pulitzer prize winner, this book is well written in engaging prose and allowed me to understand and appreciate what I was seeing along the way. If you need an alternative to obsessing about gear this is an option.

- Timothy Nye

 

So if I'm using Halfmile's maps and has Yogi's books, is there any need at all for the 3 PCT guidebooks?

- Brian Lafleur

 

Man - Just saying why not use it.. I may end up with a total new gear set... I see some talk about leaving high end stuff at home - not from this page but planning blogs. I have Arcteryx beta AR jacket and SL pants. Why would I use a cheap set of rain gear or garbage bags if I have the above.. It's my cold weather gear, wind gear, storm gear, survival gear.. Those with smart wool are my Kennedys Meadows on gear set..

Next yea I got a Tit. jetboil - when I want to eat I want to eat.. Maybe coffee sometimes.

- Charles Kennedy

 

It was easier for me to sketch this rather than to explain it. This is how I protected non-waterproof maps on the trail. Hope it helps...

- Kolby Kirk

 

Anyone have any idea of the amount of wifi access there is in trail towns? I am hoping to be able to upload photos/journal entries as much as possible. What are people doing for this, or are most of you just uploading at the end?

- Carl Sverre

 

Is any one going to get an umbrella as there luxury item? If so r u going withe the golite 6oz. or if u found something else

- Brendan Sheppard

FB posts - Dec 19, 2011

Just want to keep people updated on who's leaving when and who has a journal started. Lots of great links and info on Postholer.
http://postholer.com/hikerRegistry.php

- T.J. Pain

 

Morning Class......I wanted to know what kind of camera you were thinking about bringing out on the trail? I know some are serious photographers in this group so let's not get too out of hand for what it's worth. I have a Sony Cyber Shot 7.2 Small light digital camera. It has served me well for many years, but yesterday the lens door and motor started sticking and won't open without help. I am now looking for something new....or heck even used if the price is right. I want to take decent shots......so what is everyone else bringing?

- T.J. Pain

 

Ok I'm on another binge. I'm getting toward the end of Yogi's guide book and she talks about Mosquitos. We all hate them and we know we have to deal with them while hiking. But, in her book all the hikers she interviewed including herself talk like deet is very bad for you. Like cause cancer bad. I didn't use it much on the CT but when I did I caked it on and did not have a skeeter problem. For all you chemical engineers or biologists, what is the scoop on DEET?

- Scott Sprenger

 

Ok I am trying to finish part 2 of my colorado trail video. I used to use Kazaa and then limewire to find music. Can't use them anymore. Anyone know another place to get music? I tried frostwire but don't like it.

- Scott Sprenger

FB posts - Dec 16, 2011

anyone use a Deuter backpack???

- Kris Hammonds

 

Dear Yogi, You're making an otherwise mundane trip back to Missouri (pronounced misery), & long layover in Vegas a wonderful fun filled adventurous experience, as I peruse the pages of your handbook planning my 26 (solid) resupply points.

- Ron Ulrich

FB posts - Dec 15, 2011

What about food safety in the National Parks? I could not find any information on the PCTA site so looked at the individual Park sites near or through which the PCT goes. One fun fact is that the majority of the bear problems are in established campgrounds with animals habituated to humans. I will be making six comments to this thread so as to provide links to all of the Parks for your researching pleasure.

- Glen Hubbell

 

I just passed up an oppurtunity to buy a solio lite solar charger at steep and cheap for $40. This charger is normally $99.

- Scott Sprenger

 

?"...you are always in the present on the trail and there are little to no distractions to take you away from the important things in life." ~Buckeye (yogi handbook)

BOOM!

- Kris Hammonds

FB posts - Dec 7, 2011

Anybody interested in buying a blue ULA Circuit pack, small torso, S-straps? The belt is XS, but you can get it replaced with one your size if that's not your size. It's brand new, never used. ULA is willing to let me return it, even though it's a special order (the blue is the special bit, otherwise it's the same pack), but if somebody here would like it, I figured I'd give you first pick. Selling it for what I paid $200. I'll even pick up shipping just for the pleasure of the possibility of seeing it on the trail next year.

- Melissa TheBobcat Park

 

Ok yogis guide book mentions that there are registries in certain businesses. Are we supposed to sign them all?

- Scott Sprenger