max.patch wrote:
Astro wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
I did it wrong. After hiking to Big Fodderstack, I have completed all the trail from Unicoi Gap to Farr Gap, except for a 3 mile section between Cherry Log Gap to the south of Big Fodderstack. The only way to hike that section, as far as I can tell, is to add about 6 miles from the trailhead at the Beech Gap parking lot, making for an 18 mi there and back.
I can do an easy overnight or I can make this my highest mileage day so far. It's pretty flat in this area and I've been able to jog parts of it. I''m thinking about buying a running, hydration pack and going minimal...only taking food, water, first aid, map, and car key (definitely stepping out of my comfort zone).
If looking for a day pack, REI is having a Close Out Sale on GoLite Rush's. This link is the 14L, but they also have 10L and 20L (what I bought soon before GoLite went under).
rei.com/product/884397/golite-…73j_dc|pcrid|55518619600|
do you like it? i tried to order it just before they went belly up and got the usual "out of stock" notification.
I love mine. It's almost perfect. I would have liked a zipper on the hip belt pocket.
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