It was 50hrs. I wasn't trying to go fast. It was a normal trip, breaks, camp, etc... No night hiking, I was in camp at 5ish the first day, and 3ish the second. I just happened to notice the time of 50hrs as I was approaching the terminus.
I remember reading something a while back about this. The conclusion was that there isn't a definitive explanation as to what causes fatigue. The other problem was in defining it. You specifically mentioned muscle fatigue, but fatigue can be for a variety of other reasons inclusing but not...
from GPSfiledepot...
"Introduction
The purpose of this venture is to create a detailed topographic map of the entire state of New York at 24k+ detail. This map is created by maps4gps for Garmin GPS receivers and Mapsource."
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/111/
Note: It is a large...
I suppose I'll just have to hike it again to see all the improvements. Tyler you in? (btw, last month I carried in a cheeseburger as a snack just for you.)
Go to an automotive store, you are looking for body repair cloth, commonly called "Bondo" http://www.amazon.com/Bondo-499-Fiberglass-Cloth-sq-ft/dp/B000BQSKQY
I use alcohol stoves exclusively even in the dead of winter. If I had to choose only one design for all my use , it would be the Fancee Feest stove made by zelph at bplite.com. It is the most versatile and works great even in sub-zero weather. No muss no fuss all the time. Note: this is a...
Or just download the garmin compatible NY 24k+ topo here:
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/111/
Works great for me so far.
gpsdepot has other states available too.
I have some experience and knowledge about Catoma and this tent.
First, Catoma is new to the backpacking equipment world. They have been around for a while making gear for wild-fire-fighters and the military. The quality is decent for their military spec gear.
My first expereince with their...
Since my wife and I are looking for a new house, my 2009 plans might change big time. But my list as of now is:
Hike the NPT
Visit a few more areas along the FingerLakesTrail
Hike the northern section of The Long Path
Paddle up the Oswegatchie
Paddle the Floodwood area
Paddle the St Regis area...
If you are into making your own alcohol stoves you cannot find a better collection of stovies than here: http://www.bplite.com/index.php
Rickie, to see the evolution of those 2 stoves I showed you go to these threads:
Starlyte: http://www.bplite.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=293
Fancee Feest...