Note: Future blogs will be more pictures and less words. Thanks for hanging in there and reading a huge wall of text Welcome to the second and what I think will be the most interesting entry of this blog! I’ve been looking forward to diving deep into the gear I’m taking with me and the nitty gritty details of my personal thru-hike. There are some unique elements this year that will be a little scary but mostly exciting.
This is super interesting and educational for me having little prior knowledge of outdoor adventuring such as this. Was especially shocked when you mentioned the water filter could effectively last a lifetime, but then I did a little googling and saw how long those things could last. It's pretty dope and made me realize how much more accessible it is than I thought to work up to significant mostly detached from society adventures due to the sick gear we have access to!
Are you bringing any basket attachments for your trekking poles? Might be nice to have the big snow baskets for stability when you start post-holing through soft snow. $7 for a pair from REI, not sure if you could pick that up in San Diego. I could always send you mine when you get to the Sierra's. I like the new pack, and I'm eager to hear how you end up liking the quilt/pad setup. Good luck and have fun!
Gorgeous load out... you could try real silk long sleeve and/or leggings. I'll look back and read your glove choice. What an adventure! Excited for you. - Kenlein
I have a pair of waterproof gloves that have been very effective and I jus picked up a pair of sun gloves. It was a bit too late as my hands are pretty sunburnt haha
I must know of the underwear situation. How many pairs exactly? How does one clean these clothes? I did read the post so I apologize if I missed the answer to my question within. Very excited for you sweet friend!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOO!!!!!!
Marg! I will be stopping at towns every week or so and I will be doing laundry then if I deem it necessary. I have 2 pairs of regular underwear and a single pair of long underwear.
I’ll be headed up to Idyllwild/ San Jacinto this coming week. It’s snowing tomorrow but will be sunny from here on out. There are several bail out points if the conditions aren’t good for hiking. I’m staying very warm so far so I’m not worried about nighttime conditions.
Also I forgot to write about the electronics I’m bringing so that will be in the next one oops
I believe in the frogg toggs. It's going all the way
shout to Glynnis for getting you the stuff you need along the way!! Mom of the year!
Absolutely!
Proud of you Adriaan! Ready, Set, Go!
This is super interesting and educational for me having little prior knowledge of outdoor adventuring such as this. Was especially shocked when you mentioned the water filter could effectively last a lifetime, but then I did a little googling and saw how long those things could last. It's pretty dope and made me realize how much more accessible it is than I thought to work up to significant mostly detached from society adventures due to the sick gear we have access to!
Fun read, looking forward to the later posts :)
Are you bringing any basket attachments for your trekking poles? Might be nice to have the big snow baskets for stability when you start post-holing through soft snow. $7 for a pair from REI, not sure if you could pick that up in San Diego. I could always send you mine when you get to the Sierra's. I like the new pack, and I'm eager to hear how you end up liking the quilt/pad setup. Good luck and have fun!
I do actually. Now that I’m packing my stuff for the final time I’m realizing I forgot to include a bunch of stuff in that photo
Gorgeous load out... you could try real silk long sleeve and/or leggings. I'll look back and read your glove choice. What an adventure! Excited for you. - Kenlein
I have a pair of waterproof gloves that have been very effective and I jus picked up a pair of sun gloves. It was a bit too late as my hands are pretty sunburnt haha
Nice blog Adriaan! Enjoy the SoCal winter snow, brrr. PS: I ’m assuming the FOTRing book is downloaded to your phone?
Thanks uncle Nolan! I have a physical copy that I’ll be bringing with me. It’ll be one of my “luxury” items.
I must know of the underwear situation. How many pairs exactly? How does one clean these clothes? I did read the post so I apologize if I missed the answer to my question within. Very excited for you sweet friend!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOO!!!!!!
Marg! I will be stopping at towns every week or so and I will be doing laundry then if I deem it necessary. I have 2 pairs of regular underwear and a single pair of long underwear.
+1 for the questions in this comment
Please let me know what I can get for you and when and where to send it to.
the secret season! love it
Love the commentary -
Keep it up! For those of us that will never undertake this journey we can be a part of it through your photos and comments!
How are things in the snowy mountains Adriaan? I’m imagining you getting close to Mt San Jacinto? Hope u are staying warm and safe!
I’ll be headed up to Idyllwild/ San Jacinto this coming week. It’s snowing tomorrow but will be sunny from here on out. There are several bail out points if the conditions aren’t good for hiking. I’m staying very warm so far so I’m not worried about nighttime conditions.