 Topic Name: overnights question about going longer than this.
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Reply #20 on: November 07, 2012, 06:19:13 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #20 on: November 07, 2012, 06:19:13 PM » |
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On the second post.
Sounds like your off to a great start.
Just be sure to add hiking to your work outs and you'll be fine for the 300. Well I fine as anyone can be at the start of an adventure.
Seriously start with your day kit add sleeping bag, pad, tarp, food.
I'm giving you the tarp racer's don't even carry that much.
No stove. Not that I don't have a ti pot and micro kit myself, but that's for easier trips.
The lighter you go the faster you go the sooner you get to that next store.
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Topic Name: overnights question about going longer than this.
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Reply #21 on: November 07, 2012, 06:20:59 PM
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owtdorz
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« Reply #21 on: November 07, 2012, 06:20:59 PM » |
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I did my first trip a couple weeks ago.
I am going to reassess my gear and eating.
First off, I have changed from a GT hardtail steel frame to stepping up to a Salsa Spearfish.
I am changing my sleeping set up. Probably better bag and inflatable pad and no tent.
Gas tank for snacks. I didn't eat enough on day one as well as that caused hydration issues.
Day two I ate more while riding and that helped a lot.
I have to try to eat about 300 calories an hour and pack a bladder in a frame bag.
Contemplating types of food and maybe leave the stove out.
Working on better core strength.
When you decide to ride the AZT300 in Spring give me a shout.
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Topic Name: overnights question about going longer than this.
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Reply #22 on: November 07, 2012, 06:21:52 PM
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abhemet
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« Reply #22 on: November 07, 2012, 06:21:52 PM » |
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Thanks I will deal with the extra 4oz of tent poles and stakes.
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Topic Name: overnights question about going longer than this.
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Reply #23 on: November 07, 2012, 06:22:46 PM
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abhemet
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« Reply #23 on: November 07, 2012, 06:22:46 PM » |
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cool!
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Topic Name: overnights question about going longer than this.
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Reply #24 on: November 07, 2012, 07:58:24 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #24 on: November 07, 2012, 07:58:24 PM » |
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It's all good just keep going lighter you'll see how much easier things get.
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