[at-l] Equipment costs (was "Back then...")

[Raphael Bustin]

At 01:47 PM 9/29/2006 -0400, Mara wrote:

>Don't forget to think about dollars/per mile carried - or dollars per 
>day/night on the trail.  If you save a few pennies per day but are 
>continually annoyed with your compromises, it won't seem worthwhile on the 
>trail.
>
>Unlike the majority of hikers who use their gear a couple/few days each 
>year, you'll be out there for six months and spending a couple of cents 
>more per day to have the gear you want, will seem like a small price to 
>pay for added convenience, lower weight, etc.


Not 2000 miles.  Only 586 left.  Which is why
a 2007 or 2008 finish is possible, g*d willin'
and knock wood.  I have seven weeks off next
year, but my wife is demanding a part of that.

Left to do:  Lehigh Gap to VA Rte 601, (just
S of McAfee Knob.)  Can I do 90-100 miles
per week, for six weeks?

"I don't know who's back's that strong, maybe
find out before too long....."

It's really not the $$ -- it's the time to test and
experiment and "retool" my routines.  Old dog,
new tricks.

I don't intend to compromise on safety, and only
a wee bit on comfort.


rafe
aka terrapin