I honestly didn’t weigh the pack until I was already on trail. Based on my calculations using some online weight calculator I estimated the base weight was 24-25. When I weighed in at Around the Bend hostel with 1L of water and 4 days of food I was at 30lbs. I can probably shave 1-3 off that when I swap out winter stuff
Hope it goes well and flawlessly. Nice to see a normal setup and loadout compared to the UL world these days. Still a fraction of what we carried on the AT in 1997. Lol. Back when I was ultralight but my gear was not. Now the roles have reversed. 😂. Best of luck.
Looks like a solid kit. It will certainly be cold for you for a while. Likely well after the Smokies. Hold on to your cold weather gear until its been warm for at least 2 weeks, probably late April early May. I highly recommend you pack some hot hands. They are amazing on cold nights especially for a cold sleeper. I have hiked in snow wearing sandals with those Randy Sun socks, they worked great! Happy Trails
I didn’t weigh it when I checked in at Amicalola. But I weighed it at Above the Clouds shelter with 1L of water and about 4 days of food and it was 30lbs. I have a few things I’ll send back and/or swap out once I get into VA and I think low 20 degree nights are less likely
No back up stove. I’m not aware of anyone who carries 2. I generally have a good number of protein bars. In a pinch I’ll be ok for a couple days if needed
I’ll be curious to hear how those Exospikes are working for you. I have a pair I use when I have to shovel my driveway in the winter. It’s fairly steep so I need some extra traction. I wasn’t sure they were aggressive enough for steeper terrain with added weight on my back.
I’m hoping I won’t need them but we’ll see. I hit Springer tomorrow and temps are ranging 59 to 29 yesterday and the next couple days. Probably won’t need them until the Smokies. We’ll see
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May your gear provide you safety and comfort. May you achieve the success you desire. Wishing you good health, peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
Thank you!!! 🙏🏻
Thursday, February 22nd: Thank-you for sharing this gear video. Good luck to you! Happy Trails! Ross08
Happy trails👣👣
Thanks for the specific info on your gear. Brands,etc. Makes a big difference.😊❤
You bet!
I love to hear things like winter weight and summer weight. But, i also am aware that some aren't comfortable with sharing
I honestly didn’t weigh the pack until I was already on trail. Based on my calculations using some online weight calculator I estimated the base weight was 24-25. When I weighed in at Around the Bend hostel with 1L of water and 4 days of food I was at 30lbs. I can probably shave 1-3 off that when I swap out winter stuff
Thanks for sharing! Nice setup!
Hope it goes well and flawlessly. Nice to see a normal setup and loadout compared to the UL world these days. Still a fraction of what we carried on the AT in 1997. Lol. Back when I was ultralight but my gear was not. Now the roles have reversed. 😂. Best of luck.
Good luck my friend!!!!
Looks like a solid kit. It will certainly be cold for you for a while. Likely well after the Smokies. Hold on to your cold weather gear until its been warm for at least 2 weeks, probably late April early May. I highly recommend you pack some hot hands. They are amazing on cold nights especially for a cold sleeper. I have hiked in snow wearing sandals with those Randy Sun socks, they worked great! Happy Trails
Thanks! I actually do have some hand warmers.
Love the gear walkthrough!
Thanks for the visit!
Enjoy your adventure!!
Thanks so much!
This is super informative!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it
Have fun!!
Nice setup! Have fun!
Thanks!!
Very impressive gear, John. You must have done tons of research.
I tried. We’ll find out soon enough if it was enough! 🤣
i have the same tent and bag and quilt !whats your base weight?
I didn’t weigh it when I checked in at Amicalola. But I weighed it at Above the Clouds shelter with 1L of water and about 4 days of food and it was 30lbs. I have a few things I’ll send back and/or swap out once I get into VA and I think low 20 degree nights are less likely
Where is your backup stove or some think to cook if your primary fails?
No back up stove. I’m not aware of anyone who carries 2. I generally have a good number of protein bars. In a pinch I’ll be ok for a couple days if needed
I’ll be curious to hear how those Exospikes are working for you. I have a pair I use when I have to shovel my driveway in the winter. It’s fairly steep so I need some extra traction. I wasn’t sure they were aggressive enough for steeper terrain with added weight on my back.
I’m hoping I won’t need them but we’ll see. I hit Springer tomorrow and temps are ranging 59 to 29 yesterday and the next couple days. Probably won’t need them until the Smokies. We’ll see
@@JRooneyPhotos1 there's still March to get through but hopefully you won't get a winter blast in the Smokies.
@@JRooneyPhotos1do have any final analysis of the Exospikes? I don’t recall what weather you had in the Smokies.