The Long Trail

[sli74]

Hey Pedxing,

Are you going to stay at the first shelter officially on the LT (Shooting Star) OR are you going to stay at Journey's End which is on the approach Trail?

sli74

 

[pedxing]

Sli - I'm planning on Shooting Star, partly because it makes a good rendezvous point for anyone starting with me. Hopefully, I will get to the start of the trail on time. If not, my hammock doubles as a bivy - so I can set up almost anywhere.

 

[jkohanski]

Yeah, I hear ya on trying to keep pace with other someone else, it can be a hassle. I'm most likely heading northbound on the trail, the topo looks a bit more forgiving to start with...lol...I'm still not sure when I may start...possibly the last Saturday in July (the 30th) and hopefully I'll be done in 21 or 22 days...that way I can hopefully persuade a friend to come get me...your list looks good as far as gear goes...how much weight does it come out to?

 

[pedxing]

jk - My base weight was about 14 pounds + food and water, + 1 1/2 pounds for crossing the Presidentials. I think it was 25 pounds on the scale at Pinkham Notch with 2 liters of water and 5 days of food.