It’s 10am and I’m stuck inside the hammock. It hasn’t stopped raining all night. I’m hoping my gear isn’t soaked. Like a moron I put stuff in my pack cover instead of showing it in the pack and covering the … Continue reading
Forced myself out of the hammock knowing I needed to eat. Didn’t think I’d make it I was shivering so much. The shaking finally stopped as the rain started again. I got the water boiling on my new alcohol stove … Continue reading
What a beautiful day this was. The entire day was moderate and the miles ticked away. I stopped about 3 for lunch, water, and a foot check. Talked to a couple doing a loop hike to Deep Gap. That’s when … Continue reading
By the time we dropped my truck at Tellico Gap we didn’t hit the trail at Dick’s Creek until 10. The first mile made me want turn around. 🙂 it only got worse. 🙁 We stopped for lunch at Plum … Continue reading
Well, I made good time today in picking up my hiking buddy. Unfortunately I required a quick trip to REI ;-). I didn’t feel safe using my Hiker Pro since it doesn’t appear that I cleaned it the last time … Continue reading
The meals are dehydrated and the pack is mostly loaded. I have a few last minute odds and ends to address but for the most part I think everything is about ready to hit the road. If everything goes well … Continue reading
It seems like it’s been forever since I left the Trail the last time. There’s been so much going on that I haven’t hardly put anytime on the ground since then. Well, that’s all about to change. We’re putting the … Continue reading
Man, it seem like I really took a break when I look at the last post date. I guess I didn’t do a single bit of hiking after I stepped off the AT. I really hope to change that this … Continue reading
Well, the good news is that the new suspension system held up well. I forgot to tie the running end of the straps off as a safety measure but I still didn’t experience any slippage. I was a little nervous. … Continue reading
After long last I finally took the time to start the switch to a ring buckle suspension system for the hammock. I still have the original lines connected to the Hennessy as I’m not quite ready to cut them, but … Continue reading