Yesterday I went over all of the gear we are starting the AT with and decided to break it up into two posts, mostly because of how long the post became with pictures. I only have a ten minute attention span with reading a blog post and I figured there are more like me! Lindsay … Continue reading Appalachian Trail Prep V: The Clothing We Will Live In
Month: April 2014
Appalachian Trail Prep Part IV: The Gear (sans Clothes)
Over the last couple posts we covered the logistics, training and food planning that we have put into the start of our Appalachian Trail adventure. Prior to leaving Maine we spent all night and drained two pots of coffee laying out gear, re-hashing our packing list, weighing each piece and of course taking pictures of … Continue reading Appalachian Trail Prep Part IV: The Gear (sans Clothes)
Appalachian Trail Prep Part III: The Food
When you decide to undertake a summer activity that burns an extra 4,000 calories a day and you plan on doing it for 160 days, food becomes a major concern. The standard approach to food on the AT is to carry as little as possible between towns and when you go into town to resupply … Continue reading Appalachian Trail Prep Part III: The Food
Boots to Birks 