I can only get 7 days worth of food in a ursack and thats very tight. Remember the first day of food doesn't need to go in the ursack. it gets eaten. You probably knew that
My last 6 days in the wilderness the food we enjoyed/craved the most were the foiled packages of tuna, salmon, chicken. Lots of different flavors . Packs of Pepperoni and jerky really hit the spot too.
Foil pouch of chicken mixed in with a pouch of Idahoan Red Potatoes -freezer bag style- is...
5 more nights to add!
10 nights total
Feb 27 - 1 night South Kettle Moraine State Park
April 15-16 - 2 nights Harrison Hills and Underdown sections of the Ice Age Trail
April 29-30 - 2 nights North Country Trail Chequemegon NF and Brule River SF
July 17-22 - 5 nights San Juan Mountains Weminuche...
My Circuit is the most comfortable pack I've worn. Dont even know it's on after a while, it becomes a part of you.
I started with ~40 lbs on an 8 day trip last year. I wouldn't go any heavier but not really an issue for one day.
I have 14 packs that I just counted including day packs one canoe portage pack and all the packs I bought for my kids and wife and some older Kelty packs but in good shape I will give away to a Y camp someday. Main pack is a Circuit. New day pack I just picked up for biking too an Osprey Talon...
yes mike_offerman you are correct.
For everyone else - thats the Animas river, still has a tint of yellow to it from that mine disaster. Also one of the stops backpackers can get on and off the Durango Silverton Train.
Actually looks like you're up the trail a bit from the pass in that nice meadow area.
had to look at my map when I got home from work :geek:
You're on the Rincon La Vaca Trail (CDT)
5 nights total
Feb 27 - 1 night South Kettle Moraine State Park
April 15-16 - 2 nights Harrison Hills and Underdown sections of the Ice Age Trail
April 29-30 - 2 nights North Country Trail Chequemegon NF and Brule River SF
I crossed paths with a black bear last weekend on the North Country Trail in way Northwestern WI. About 40 feet in front of me I stopped when I saw the pure ball of blackness moving slowing onto the trail. I stopped, a second later he stopped, looked up at me with those tiny eyes, took a sniff...
3 nights total
Feb 27 - 1 night South Kettle Moraine State Park
April 15-16 - 2 nights Harrison Hills and Underdown sections of the Ice Age Trail
New shelter built last fall
I love my protein shakes in the mornings and sometimes in the afternoons. Have with a granola bar and cup of Via. Great for all day energy.
1/4 cup powder milk - Nido of coarse
1 scope protein powder - love the Jay Rob's whey protein isolate vanilla
1 pkg Carnation chocolate instant Breakfast...