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18 Responses to “2. Gear”

1. deejayfore, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

   I hate to burst …
   I hate to burst your bubble but if you’re carrying two nalgenes and a katadyn filter you’re not an ULer. Platy bottles weigh 1 oz each as opposed to 6 oz for the Nalgene, and AquaMira droplets weigh basically nothing.

2. cmbuter, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

   Good luck this is …
   Good luck this is on my to do list before i die

3. Tuts999, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

   Thanks for the good …
   Thanks for the good luck. I have about 1800 for the trip but if that’s not enough, I can always have a friend or relative send me a food drop. Most sources say that it’ll cost in the area of 3000 bucks. That because most people can’t resist a hostel, hotel, or resteraunt when they’re in town. I shall resist. Thanks again, more vids comin soon.

4. mop4565, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

   hey bro me again …
   hey bro me again lol.
   well 2 more days and i’m pretty sure you are getting antsy. 1 more good luck for ya before you go. no fires huh, nothin like a warm fire at night after a long day to lift the spirts, sure you will manage.

   how much do you think this will cost(money wise) for the whole trip? trying to get an idea of the cost.

   oh yea where did you get that radio?

5. Tuts999, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

   You are actually …
   You are actually not supposed to make fires on the trail except in emergency situations. My multitool has a knife and saw in it for emergencies. I actually collect knives so I have tons. Again, with weight and bulk, I’m not taking one of my hunting knives or pruning saws. Good question. Thanks for the input.

6. mop4565, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

   hey Tuts just …
   hey Tuts just noticed i didn’t see a knife in your gear or a saw for fire wood. probably don’t realy need the saw but i would hate NOT to have a knife.
   again good luck and can’t wait to see some picks of your trip.

   stay safe and free,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,twiztid

7. Tuts999, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

   Wouldn’t start in …
   Wouldn’t start in Maine in February, so I’m starting in Georgia. Thanks for the good luck, and I always stay safe.

8. mop4565, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

   hey tutts just …
   hey tutts just wanted to say good luck and i hope you find what you are looking for. are you starting in maine or georgia?

   stay safe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,twiztid

9. Tuts999, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

   It’s great to see …
   It’s great to see you’re spiritually ready for this. Remember to be flexible on the amount of gear you’re taking. Fifty lbs is quite a lot. My advice is to try and get that down as much as possible. Anyway, good luck to you too and thanks for the comments.

10. Vuntry, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

    Me and 2 friends …
    Me and 2 friends are starting June 8th for a thru hike. We will be hiking through sun, rain, and snow. I am less of a minimalist, my pack will be approximately 50lbs lol. I have been training with a 60lb pack.
    On another note, Good luck man! The more people I find like YOU who are pumped as much as I am lifts my spirits! This will be my first long distance hike and I am mentally prepared and spiritually ready as I see you are!
    BTW-I am 20 turn 21 on trail =P

11. Tuts999, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

    Hiking the whole …
    Hiking the whole trail. Thanks for the comment

12. Ringlord3434, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

    so
    will you be …
    so
    will you be hiking the whole trail, or just a small part?
    whatever. You seem like you r more than prepared!

13. Pagansdad, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

    Yur gonna be …
    Yur gonna be surprised how much of that stuff you dont need LOL Good luck with yer hike bud, have an awesome trip!!!

14. Tuts999, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

    Always bud! Trail …
    Always bud! Trail name will be Tuts, same as my youtube name. Thanks for your imput btw, generally I’m a bit too direct when answering comments but I do appreciate your input. A journal is a must as well. I’ll probably talk about that in a later vid.

15. tradernorton01, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

    I’m sure you’ll do …
    I’m sure you’ll do fine. Just enjoy each step and keep a detailed journal and takes lots of pictures.
    What trail name will you be using?

16. Tuts999, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

    I’m not worried …
    I’m not worried about it. From what I’ve seen of people, I’m on the low end of weight with about 20 lbs inc. food and water right now.

17. tradernorton01, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

    Get yourself some …
    Get yourself some good trekking poles.
    Poles are wonderful!
    Anyways, When you get to Neels Gap, you’ll see other hikers getting rid of all kinds of gear, and you’ll have a feel for what you really need and don’t need.
    Don’t worry man, everyone always packs too much when starting out.

18. tradernorton01, on July 8th, 2009 at 6:46 am Said:

    1. ditch the tent …
    1. ditch the tent and get a tarp.
    2. ditch the nalgenes and use gatorade bottles instead. Nalgenes too heavy.
    3. ditch the water filter and instead use tablets. You’ll find that almost all veteran thru-hikers rarely treat their water.
    4. Ditch the SPOT….you won’t need it.
    5. The companion is much too heavy, use the data book instead.
    6.Ditch the emergency blanket
    7. ditch the sleeping pad and get a foam pad. With foam, you don’t have to worry about leaks.

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