My New Gear
I LOVED my ULA circuit. (http://www.ula-equipment.com/circuit.asp) I met
two SOBO LT hikers carrying the same pack and they had nothing but good
things to say as well. I began with 30 lbs on my back and the pack
carried it very well. I could easily get to items on the side pouches as
well as the front mesh pocket. Very durable and held up for all 279
miles.
My poles from gossamer gear
(http://gossamergear.com/trekking/lt3c-trekking-poles.html), however,
are a different story. The tips of each pole were completely bent by 220
miles. I love that they are lightweight but I’m not so sure what’s
going on with the tips. I might be a little to hard on these types of
poles.
Dirty Girl Gaiters (http://www.dirtygirlgaiters.com/) are a
must if you are hiking in trail runners! I cannot stand getting mud,
rocks, leaves, dirt, etc. in my shoes and these held up the whole way. I
did not have any problems with the Velcro attached to the heel of my
shoes even when I sank knee deep in mud. For $17 (which includes
shipping) you can’t go wrong. I even washed them with my laundry and
they came out clean. Very breathable and light. The only complaint is
that you have to take your shoes on and off to remove the gaiters, which
I can live with.
My Evernew Titanium Minimalist Set
(http://www.antigravitygear.com/evernew-titanium-minimalist-set-eca268.html)
did not let me down. I did not try the option of wood as fuel and just
stuck with alcohol. Very simple, durable, and lightweight. It trapped
the heat much longer than I expected keeping my dinner warm long after
the fire went out (which was unfortunate for my tongue). The flames do
encompass the pot so I had to use my pack towel to remove the pot so
that I didn’t burn myself.
Cell Service
I have Verizon service and it was spotty at best. AT&T provided
much better service. Please be aware that after Jay Peak heading north,
cell phones, regardless of server, will ping off of Canadian towers,
which could easily increase your monthly cell phone bill.
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