I’m so happy to have found your channel right before the start of your hike! I have been looking forward to the start of this hiking season and getting to watch new people on the AT. I hope one day I can get out there and do the same.
Hey Mr. Duncan, so glad to hear you guys are hitting the trail again this year! I’ll be following along on here and I’m excited to watch your journey. I was curious about your hydration situation, what’s your preferred method for gathering and purifying water? I don’t hike like y’all do but my Dad and I are typically deep in the mountains fly fishing and recently we both have purchased GRAYL water bottles and they have been an absolute game changer. It cuts the weight from having to pack water in and the worry about having to conserve for the whole day too.
According to my LighterPack sheet, I was in the low 20s without food and water. I’m looking forward to sending the microspikes and a few other things home after the Smokies.
I too love those pants. I didn't have the foresight to buy more than one pair before they were discontinued, especially at about $100 a pair, but they are easily my favorite pair of outdoor pants. Lots of pockets, convertible, and loose/relaxed fit. I can't stand the current industry trend of fashion over function. I don't care what I look like in the woods, I want something comfortable and practical. Good Luck out there!
Thanks for checking in. I’ll be really sad when my Amphis hit the dust. Hawkeye has some OR pants and they’re cut much slimmer and I don’t like the fabric.
