posted by on Aug 25
David S asked:
Imagine that you can outfit yourself for free for a 100 mile hike in a summer’s week of diligent walking. You’re trying to be inconspicuous and have as little contact with other people as possible during that week. Much of the hike will be cross-country, but a good bit will be along the roadside also.
Imagine that you can outfit yourself for free for a 100 mile hike in a summer’s week of diligent walking. You’re trying to be inconspicuous and have as little contact with other people as possible during that week. Much of the hike will be cross-country, but a good bit will be along the roadside also.
What brand and size backpack would you choose?
What shoes (make & style) would you wear? For example: New Balance trail running shoes or Montrail hiking boots. (Specify model name if you have a preference.)
What shelter and bedroll would you carry? Tent or hammock? What make? Sleeping bag or just a blanket? (Remember, it’s a summer hike.)
Would you carry along a camp stove, and if so which model?
What sort of toiletries, tools and cleaning items would you take along?
What sort of clothes would you wear: fabric, cut, color?
What kind of food & drink would you carry, and how much?
What would all this stuff volume & weigh? Can you carry that much in the pack?