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re: ***Official Hiking/Camping Thread***
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:14 pm to Blue Velvet
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:14 pm to Blue Velvet
gotcha
after posting I read some reviews and saw that it has quick connect fittings
I might check into one of these. I can return my water pump and go with this and save 8+ oz
no issues with gravity feeding through it?
after posting I read some reviews and saw that it has quick connect fittings
I might check into one of these. I can return my water pump and go with this and save 8+ oz
no issues with gravity feeding through it?
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Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:16 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
bayoubengals88
Are you planning on hiking the AT? If so, when you going? and do you planning on attempting the entire trail?
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:17 pm to LoneStarTiger
quote:You don't need gravity because you're sucking the water through the tube with your mouth. Filter as you sip.
no issues with gravity feeding through it?
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:20 pm to Blue Velvet
I rarely use a hydration pack, instead using a bottle, and if I do, I only plan to buy one filter, and will fill one pouch then can use it on a second (will need to have one for me and one for my wife)
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:23 pm to LoneStarTiger
quote:What size bottle?
I rarely use a hydration pack, instead using a bottle
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:25 pm to Blue Velvet
32 oz
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:26 pm to LoneStarTiger
So what do you do when you need to hike 8 miles or more before the next water source?
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:29 pm to Blue Velvet
carry extra water in a platypus
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:30 pm to LoneStarTiger
Oh, my bad; didn't realize you carry both. Thought you meant only a bottle.
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:35 pm to Blue Velvet
I carry the bottle to drink from while hiking. I carry a couple different size platypus bladders for use at camp. Keep in mind that I haven't thru-hiked before, only hiked in/set up base camp/day hiked, so we would pump water and fill the bladders at camp for extra drinking/cooking water.
I prefer using a bottle because it's easier for me to take with me around camp, into the tent, etc.
I think we might be able to use one of the inline filters and "push" water through it and into a bottle or two if we don't really have time to wait for it to gravity feed.
I prefer using a bottle because it's easier for me to take with me around camp, into the tent, etc.
I think we might be able to use one of the inline filters and "push" water through it and into a bottle or two if we don't really have time to wait for it to gravity feed.
This post was edited on 4/23/12 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:43 pm to Walt OReilly
quote:yes.
Are you planning on hiking the AT?
quote:When I finish my PhD in about 5 years
If so, when you going?
The only other option would be to do it next summer, when I finish my masters, but there are several problems with that.
1) I'd have to start a semester or two late
2) I won't be able to start the trail until mid May
3)I currently have no money
4)I currently have no gear
quote:I definitely want to hike the whole trail.
and do you planning on attempting the entire trail?
my solution for having to wait so long: do smaller hikes every summer for the next five years.
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:48 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:Most people section hike. That's still a great way to go.
my solution for having to wait so long: do smaller hikes every summer for the next five years.
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:49 pm to Blue Velvet
quote:this'll probably be my first purchase. I hope to never need the 58.
I used an Osprey Exos 46
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:51 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
my solution for having to wait so long: do smaller hikes every summer for the next five years.
probably better that way, to make sure you're going to enjoy backpacking
I'm getting the itch to go again, but our trip for this year has been postponed. Gonna have to stick with day-hiking for a while now
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:51 pm to bayoubengals88
You gotta aim small. If you want a light setup then aim for ultralight.
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:53 pm to Blue Velvet
quote:thats certainly a possibility, especially the southern areas. I also want to go back to the Ozarks and might even try west Texas.
Most people section hike. That's still a great way to go.
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:57 pm to Blue Velvet
quote:seems to be the only way. It's expensive, but from what I can tell its worth it. I'll just have to slowly accumulate gear.
ultralight
Posted on 4/23/12 at 2:57 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
might even try west Texas
don't try West Texas in the summer
If you come to Texas, I'd be glad to share our experiences camping around the state.
This post was edited on 4/23/12 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 4/23/12 at 3:01 pm to LoneStarTiger
quote:it cant be that bad! j/k
don't try West Texas in the summer
That's something I can do for spring break. A friend of mine goes to Big Bend almost every year.
quote:where are your favorite spots?
I'd be glad to share our experiences camping around the state.
This post was edited on 4/23/12 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 4/23/12 at 3:20 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
That's something I can do for spring break. A friend of mine goes to Big Bend almost every year.
That's when we went, and it was fantastic in the mountains, though a little hot down in the desert. I wish I had been able to spend more time down in the desert though. One bad thing about spring break is that they have the South Rim trail in the Chisos Mountains closed due to Peregrine Falcon nesting. Would also like to check out Big Bend State Ranch, which is even less developed.
The state parks don't have many places where you will be able to thru-hike (though there are a couple long trails) or even go cover a lot of miles daily. We only did 7-8 miles a day at Palo Duro and covered all of the trails there, and were off the trails when it got hot in the afternoon.
my favorite parks are Garner State Park and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. There are several other good ones, like Guadeloupe River, Pedernales River, Hill Country, and Lost Maples in the hill country out west of Austin.
As far as longer backpacking trips, you have Big Bend, the Caprock Canyons Trailway (60+ miles), the Lone Star Trail (100+ miles), and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
The Lone Star Trail is near where I live, so I hope to knock it out in 3 weekends. Guadalupe Mountains are probably my next in-state week long trip.
This post was edited on 4/23/12 at 3:21 pm
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