Take a Hike on the Long Side
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UST_Survival
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott Sounds like a great place to live! #GearMeOut
danielhuman
RT @coasthikergirl: Q4: Selecting gear for a long trail hike is a balance of durability vs. weight vs. comfort. Which one is more valuable…
billbrokob
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl A4: Depends on the item . On a long trail some things, like shoes will need to be replaced. Others… https://t.co/r6TDihNTQB
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl A4. Life after 50 leads one to a great appreciation of comfort! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @TahoeRimTrail Wow that's amazing and definitely a great role model. #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob Yah, most thru-hikers have to replace their shoes two or three times. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @TravelWI @WindCaveNPS @CusterStatePark You don't hear much about the Ice Age Trail. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl It’s a toss up in a little of both but I lean more to lightweight. But if I can justify it for comf… https://t.co/osSeWnYk9q
MeToddScott
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Horrible. have to deal with these views. #gearmeout
sue_squared
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @UST_Survival I'm trying to google it, but its so slow here. #gearmeout
billbrokob
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @naturetechfam @TravelWI @WindCaveNPS @CusterStatePark I did around 60 miles of it one weekend. Nice… https://t.co/rjcWUnqrFH
UST_Survival
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @sue_squared Sounds like a great compromise. #GearMeOut
TaigaAdventures
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl A4. Durability and comfort are tops. I don’t get too hung up mom weight, although on a long trail t… https://t.co/lANrE08AE5
t_jh2009
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl A4) I go for comfort first followed by weight, durability and affordability. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl A2: 8 day canoeing and hiking trip, I’m hoping to make longer trips to my favourite spot soon! #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared @coasthikergirl I did pillows for a long time. Now I use my puffy jacket #gearmeout
Hiker_Steve
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @sue_squared Pillow! I can never get it right. Always trying to find the right combination #GearMeOut
sue_squared
I'm trying to google it, but its so slow. WE did a hike at the Francis Marion National Forset in SC. #gearmeout
UST_Survival
Q5: What piece of gear would you need to upgrade if you were heading out to hike a long trail? #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl A4: Comfort if probably #1 but as I age so is weight. Can't haul those big packs anymore. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman I’m right around there in summer. My pack is usually 13-15 depending on how much food I’m carrying #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @UST_Survival @PicturedRocksNL There is a good bit of it close to home here in Ohio, too, which overla… https://t.co/mz3WW9szxt
UST_Survival
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @coasthikergirl Mom weight, couldn't help but chuckle. I have definitely had worse autocorrects. #GearMeOut
sue_squared
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5: for a long hike, pretty much everything in my gear. I would need more lightweight products. #gearmeout
coasthikergirl
replying to @coasthikergirl A4 #GearMeOut I really had to cut weight to hike solo last summer. I used https://t.co/tV30BSm0AY to help me see wh… https://t.co/rgbBpM0p30
babskiies
replying to @coasthikergirl
@coasthikergirl A4: weight and comfort.
Most gear I purchase need to be durable as a prerequisite, otherwise I won’t purchase. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
A5 #GearMeOut Though my GoLite Jam has been my favorite lightweight pack, I'd need to upgrade to a newer and even l… https://t.co/jcIE7zXBKO
WildWithinHer
A3. Car all set, I'm back from the shop. We've got one of the original trails in the NTS near us: the #PCT! #GearMeOut
billbrokob
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @sue_squared @coasthikergirl I have been using one of these from @ZPacksLLC #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob Wow you got goals my friend! I’ll be rooting for ya #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @danielhuman @PicturedRocksNL @hikethebt It's great to have good hiking spots near by. #GearMeOut
2guysinthewoods
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl A4: When it comes to longer hikes, I generally lean towards lower weights at the sacrifice of luxur… https://t.co/prsS7puYXt
mjn126
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival I need a lighter sleeping bag, or at least one that packs smaller if I'm going overnight. #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @eddieG805 @sue_squared @ZPacksLLC TBH, I didn't want to use my clothes as a pillow. I only have one ou… https://t.co/Z3BdVwka3t
UST_Survival
#gearmeout Halftime ChatSelfie: See those smilies! [recaps by @Travoscape] #tbex #trip https://t.co/qYlQNKAQ14
WildWithinHer
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5. Boy, I don't know. Everything I have is pretty light, but I'm not sure it's long-hike lightweight. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @danielhuman @PicturedRocksNL @hikethebt It certainly is! #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival and there isn't a single alligator to wrestle. sigh. #gearmeout this is my own icy jail.
eddieG805
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @sue_squared @coasthikergirl @ZPacksLLC @ZPacksLLC is good quality, that’s one thing I never minded paying for! #gearmeout
billbrokob
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @coasthikergirl Because as we get older we get too smart to break out backs :-) #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @coasthikergirl Thank you for sharing such a great resource! #GearMeOut