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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2016 21:58:28 GMT -8
Journal Excerpt: OMG! The thunder and lightening are directly over our heads! I feel so very vulnerable, yet in awe. This ultra-light tent feels ultra-flimsy! Of course it would storm on our very first night backpacking. Yikes! We still have no cell service. Just think...no one we love has a clue where we are. I have two thoughts running simultaneously through my mind:
1. Why on earth does anyone backpack???
2. How soon can I go again, and where to next?
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2016 22:05:04 GMT -8
I just wanted to give a HUGE shout-out of appreciation to those of you who gave of your time, and shared your knowledge & experience. This trip was so much better because of it. Thank you! P.s. Backpacking is not for wimps. Goodnight
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Post by ashepabst on May 31, 2016 7:06:51 GMT -8
kudos for getting out there, bjaye! can I offer some constructive criticism?
--if you keep your tent body and fly taut it'll be much more waterproof --you gotta always tell someone where you're going
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Post by ashepabst on May 31, 2016 7:07:34 GMT -8
did you guys have fun, other than the rain?
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Post by trinity on May 31, 2016 7:13:18 GMT -8
Well done!
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2016 7:45:05 GMT -8
kudos for getting out there, bjaye! can I offer some constructive criticism? --if you keep your tent body and fly taut it'll be much more waterproof --you gotta always tell someone where you're going Thank you for your CC! That's how I learn. I agree with the taut - I think we were too close together (and he snores! ugh. Ha!) The 2nd night we spaced out (no rain) - win-win! We did tell our friends and family exactly where we were going, but high creek waters forced a slight detour. We ended up bush-whacking up the side of the "mountain" because the trail was under water, and too late to head back.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2016 7:47:50 GMT -8
did you guys have fun, other than the rain? We did have fun! I made mistakes, and learned a lot of things I need to do differently. and those night stars...oh, my!
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2016 7:48:25 GMT -8
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Post by Coolkat on Jun 1, 2016 7:47:05 GMT -8
Glad to hear you had a good time despite the weather. Bushwacking on you very first trip? Not something for the timid or normally the beginning backpacker. Good job!
Your first few trips will be teaching experiences on what to do and not do next time and/or take.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 16:33:31 GMT -8
Good job! Your first few trips will be teaching experiences on what to do and not do next time and/or take. Thank you! I'm already making a list of changes. I also think I might take advantage of a backpacking class or two at REI.
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Post by rebeccad on Jun 1, 2016 18:01:39 GMT -8
We did tell our friends and family exactly where we were going, but high creek waters forced a slight detour. We ended up bush-whacking up the side of the "mountain" because the trail was under water, and too late to head back. It happens! And kudos to you for putting up a trip report so fast--some of us are many trips behind (I intend to ignore that and post about the weekend).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 18:27:17 GMT -8
And kudos to you for putting up a trip report so fast I felt like I owed a shout-out of thanks. You all helped me so much
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Post by rebeccad on Jun 1, 2016 18:29:38 GMT -8
You all helped me so much So glad we could help (and that it WAS help!).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 18:33:39 GMT -8
reubenI saw one hammocker on the trail (same night as the thunderstorm) and I must say...I can now see the benefit of hammocking. I will start doing my research. Christmas is coming
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Post by reuben on Jun 2, 2016 1:08:59 GMT -8
You'll be cooler/colder in a hammock since there's no ground insulation. Look into a double layer hammock that you can slide a thin foam pad between in cool weather (<70F). Something like this. And a full underquilt for real cold.
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