Date: 2019-04-19
From: Atkins va

To: Wytheville va
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: broken clouds

Severe weather was forecast for today, and my leg soreness is still an issue. My friend has agreed to put up with me for a second night for which I am eternally grateful. Trail magic :)We had some great food and conversation. I also soaked my legs in Epsom salts for the first time. They do feel much better.Some of you may be curious about gear as you consider your own trip. I've been keeping a list and present it here for your reference. Note, items and dates I've shipped items home are noted at the end. I started with some 40 lbs including 2 lbs of water, and believe I have it is now down to 30ish lbs as the weather is much warmer.The letters denote items removed, X,Y,Z and added "A"EssentialsOsprey aether 60 pack W/ removable daypack Pack coverTent Big agnes cooper spur 1 Rain fly Tent Gear loft Stuff sack Footprint Stuff sack 8 Lightweight stakes Stuff sack Poles with extra piece for repairs Stuff sackWater system Osprey water bladder W/ drink spout protector Sawyer drop water system Mini filter W/ ziplock bag Dirty water bags 32 oz. 64 oz (from hiker box) Cutoff end for cup from hiker box 2 ziplock bags Backfill cleaning plunger Stuff sack sawyer filter Extra short tube Water filter tablets for emergency Clean water bottle Platypus 2 liter/70 oz.Sleeping system Sleeping bag rei Compression stuff sack Air pillow Neo air lite Air mattress Bellows for mattress (doubles as a stuff sack)2 Hiking poles lekiClothing Vasque summer low boots Summer gators 1 silk top 1 silk leggings 2 pair socks 2 underwear Kilt mtn hardwareA 1 bike short 2 short sleeve shirts Mtn hardware day hike 6 headgear Bandanna Lightweight dayhiker cap Cap (for sun)A Bug net w small ziplock Watertight stuff sack Camp shoes Stuff sack 1 gloves Light hiking Rain/weather gear Summer rain coat Packtowel Vest Coleman poncho (hiker box) Hiker rain skirtCommunications Samsung phone Ziplock Pointer Charging plug w wire Charging block w wire Wire Earbuds Earplugs ZiplockWallet Ziplock Reading glasses SunglassesMap sheets Pencil ZiplockHeadlampFood usually enough for 3-4 days Beatbox single Freeze dried meals Breakfast, oatmeal Drinks Tea, cocoa, propel Protein bars Nuts Zip locks Cup Spork Warm bag 2 cleaning wipes Dish soap Mesh bagSanitation Spade Hand sanitizer Toilet paper Ziplock Handkerchief ZiplockPersonal hygiene Toothbrush w cover tooth powder Floss Foot glide Second skin Buttr Mirror Advil Aleve Magnesium Salt tablets Matches Lip balm Vaseline Knife Carrying bag 4 handiwipes Avon Sunscreen / Bug guard ZiplockFirst aid kitWatchJetboil stove Stuff sack Non essentials 3/30/19 sent home 2lbsX1 Sunscreen purchased smallerX1 Bio freezeX1 stuff sack for headlampX1 solar inflating lanternX1 yak tracksX1 Stuff sack X1 Down mittensX1 Stuff sack X1 Winter bootiesX1 Stuff sack X1 Old Patagonia for warmth X1 Stuff sack for gatorsX1 sawyer filter Parts for refilling bladder4/7 send home from Roan mtn TNY 16 oz dirty water bagY Heavyweight sleeping capY Outer cover glovesY Down coatY Gore tex rain pantsY Stuff sack Y Water bootiesY Stuff sack4/14 sent home from Abingdon vaZ 2 HandwarmersZ insulated food bag linerZ NotebookZ Ipod miniZ Carrying caseZ winter Rain coatZ Drying rag shamwowZ Winter head cover baclavaZ Picked up free bandanna at outdoor76Z 3 Long sleeve shirts to 1Z Merino woolZ 1 hiking pantsZ 1 pair socks to 2Z 1 underwear to 2Z Boots lowa Z GatorsZ Cool max sleeping bag linerZ Stuff sack Z Poles plastic sleeveNo Pics!