I'm getting all the ducks in a line here for a May 10th start on a NOBO CDT hike and I have one last point to file. On the PCT I loved hiking in pants and rarely wore the shorts I carried, usually to do laundry and swim. This time around I'm carrying a z-packs rain kilt and if used in junction with a carefully placed bandanna this is "appropriate" attire for doing laundry, however it would not fly for a soak in a hot spring or a swim around a lake.<br>
<br>I'm curious what others think about this swimming dilemma. Do I carry short shorts for swimming purposes only? Do I just wear my birthday suit? Swim and soak in rolled up nylon pants? I have space in the pack for them, but have been trying to cut down as much as possible on extra things.<br>
<br>ALSO, what do people think about carrying JL's overview maps? Helpful? Useless? Ugly second cousin to the Gazetteer maps?<br><br><br>Thanks much,<br>'Nitch<br clear="all"><br><br><br>Pete E. Michelinie, Furniture Maker.<br>
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