Offshoot of the Pilgrimage thread, but specifically backpacking.
I know we have some folks who do some backpacking type stuff. I'm just starting to dip my toe in. But I thought it'd be nice to have a place to chat about the ins and outs of it.
Right now, I'm trying to buy up all the gear I need. I made a list and priced it off of REI because I knew that would give me a high estimate. Last night I bought about $150 worth of the stuff off my list for about $30 on amazon which had me pretty excited. It was all pretty basic stuff. A multitool, a compass, an emergency blanket and a fleece blanket. And a hikers first aid kit. I have a camping hammock already with a misquito net and a tarp. I got that for $100 off of ebay which had me really excited because all the sets I was finding online otherwise were at least twice that with several over $400/500.
I'm not really planning on backpacking/camping in the cold weather. I hate being cold. But late spring/early fall and I'm game. And I'm not particularly in shape, so I'm starting slowly, but I figured this would be a hobby that would help with that. I hate exercising in the typical sense. I'd rather be doing something than standing in one place doing jumping jacks or following along to the T.V. So I'm working on that.
Any advice? Stories to share? Etc.
I know we have some folks who do some backpacking type stuff. I'm just starting to dip my toe in. But I thought it'd be nice to have a place to chat about the ins and outs of it.
Right now, I'm trying to buy up all the gear I need. I made a list and priced it off of REI because I knew that would give me a high estimate. Last night I bought about $150 worth of the stuff off my list for about $30 on amazon which had me pretty excited. It was all pretty basic stuff. A multitool, a compass, an emergency blanket and a fleece blanket. And a hikers first aid kit. I have a camping hammock already with a misquito net and a tarp. I got that for $100 off of ebay which had me really excited because all the sets I was finding online otherwise were at least twice that with several over $400/500.
I'm not really planning on backpacking/camping in the cold weather. I hate being cold. But late spring/early fall and I'm game. And I'm not particularly in shape, so I'm starting slowly, but I figured this would be a hobby that would help with that. I hate exercising in the typical sense. I'd rather be doing something than standing in one place doing jumping jacks or following along to the T.V. So I'm working on that.
Any advice? Stories to share? Etc.
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