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More JMT Gear~Backpack, Tent, Sleeping Bag & Pad

In hiking the JMT, my pack weight was a bit more than normal. One of the reasons was due to the extra weight of the Bear Canister. I’ll talk more of that in another post. Early on our trip, the weather was cold in the mornings, so we needed to carry a bit more clothing …

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Survival necklace accessory

The Survival Chokeez™ Necklaces are being received pretty well. I’ve received lots of good feedback on them, & appreciate the support. Thanks to all of you! Later this week, some new camo colors of paracord will be arriving, so more pics will be up soon. Also, I’m hoping that by next week, possibly even the …

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JMT gear~Shoes

Before setting out on my JMT summer thru-hike, some of my gear needed replacing. I’d previously thought that my Merrell Continuum shoes would be fine, but upon closer inspection, the insole on one of the shoes had opened up where the uppers meet the sole. I think my last AT section put them through a …

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Oct 7, 2009

If I look tired & beat, well, that’s cause I felt this way at the moment. I even stated the wrong date; it was actually Oct. 7th, first day after leaving Shenandoah National Park. Didn’t get much sleep tenting out near the Tom Floyd Wayside Shelter, though I’d hiked 21.3 mi that day. It was very windy all night. My camp at day’s end was nearby the side trail leading to Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center, 36.5 mi remaining on my section hike.