Thanks. I've worked hard to get it down without sacrificing too much.
@pleok08
4 ай бұрын
Thursday, February 15th: Gear selections look good! You got this! Happy Trails!Ross08
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@dianelord5596
3 ай бұрын
Hi Chuck. I am so very much enjoying your hike of the AT so far. As an old nurse I've been so concerned about your foot and ankle, as well as your knee. I can see your strength to keep going and I admire that greatly. I do pray you enjoy more comfort and great success, but above all else please assure your safety. I don't want that ankle to trip you up again. Even if you must have an extended rest, it's OK. You have plenty of time to truly enjoy your journey when the time is right. if you feel comfortable plz tell us about your family or career. TY!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
3 ай бұрын
Will do. The ankle is about 90% now. The IT band on the knee still gets me on the long down hills
@HikingwithJenny
4 ай бұрын
New subscriber here. Pack weight seems good and you sound prepared. I’m starting a week after you. Happy trails!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I've spent the last 2 years trying to prepare, so I hope I'm where I need to be. Hope to meet you on the trail, but if not, good luck to you and have the time of your life!
@vanmiles6979
4 ай бұрын
You’ve made great choices. That foam pad is probably more valuable than you may know. It will keep the cold ground from sucking the heat out of you when you sleep. Even though your mattress has an R value, you will still get cold in February. That foam pad will really help a lot. I had to buy one in Franklin because I was freezing at night. The best piece of gear I had was my pee bottle. Absolutely a must have. I never had to get out of my tent to pee and I would go twice a night usually.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Good advice. Thanks
@markswishereatsstuff2500
4 ай бұрын
As a fellow 62 yr old, that chair at the end of the day will be the most valuable pound you could've carried. My chair is the Helinox Zero. Same pad, Zenbivy bag, Zpacks Plex Solo and Hyperlite Windrider 2400 when I section hiked the MD-PA AT. Rocks!!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I've about talked myself out of carrying the chair. Pack weight keeps going up and I'm thinking light weight outweighs comfort in the long run.
@Workin2Liv
4 ай бұрын
Good video Chuck. Thank you for sharing and best of luck. Will be following.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Much appreciated
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks and welcome to my channel
@bobk.1428
4 ай бұрын
Yes to the chair and test to the cup. You can find much lighter camp sjoes
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Agreed
@bluelining9568
4 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed. Looking forward to following your journey. All the best to you in the future.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@Elizabeth-pt4bv
4 ай бұрын
Very complete and informative review. Good luck
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thanks
@vanmiles6979
4 ай бұрын
17.4 base weight is heavy, but you can trim a lot of that down when it starts getting warmer. But, you will be carrying the weight when you are the least conditioned to do so. Most people that I saw sent every single thing home that they didn’t absolutely need by the time they got to Franklin (200 miles) if not sooner, but I started in mid March, so it was getting warmer by then. I excited to watch and see what you send home and when.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Yeah. A little heavier than I wanted. I’ll send some things home after the smokies, but want to get past them first.
@Rituals-R1
4 ай бұрын
New sub here :D I am excited to see your journey Chuck you can do it!! :D please dont push yourself to hard and be safe
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad to have you aboard
@gregskolozdra
4 ай бұрын
Great gear selection! Have a wonderful adventure.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@jakeva9802
4 ай бұрын
Good setup. You put a lot of thought into it.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Still working on it
@americanclassicmetal7913
4 ай бұрын
So jealous! I’ll be following your adventure. Can’t wait!!!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Welcome aboard
@billseay6399
4 ай бұрын
Hey thanks great info. I Carry much of the same thing have fun brother
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
I’ll still need to tweak a little, but I only have a week before I head out, so won’t change much.
@MaryTravels53
4 ай бұрын
Glad your selections are totally your! Best gear review I’ve seen in awhile. I will following!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@dawg4life89-GregWatts
4 ай бұрын
At 18lbs Id take the extra stuff , being comfortable goes a long way. Good Luck and God Bless!!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Left the chair and the shoes. On trail now and haven’t missed them
@vancey6072
4 ай бұрын
Leave the chair (You have the 1/8" foam to put against a tree/rock). Leave the mug. Lose the watch (You have enough devices to charge). Leave the camp shoes. I know many youtube videos show hikers gathering around a camp fire singing songs every night but that won't happen. After an 18-25 mile day you'll eat, stay in your tent and sleep. (Don't need shoes for that). It's true you may not notice an extra pound on your back but trust me.... over the course of hundreds of miles the joints in your knees and ankles will. And P.S. you would've fit fine in the regular Duplex. I'm 6-3 and just "prop" the ends up with sticks. Regardless, the Duplex is a great choice just like most of your other gear. I wish you an enjoyable hike my friend!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions. I think I've already decided to leave the shoes, and I'm leaning towards leaving the chair, but I really love having that extra mug. Whatever I decide, I appreciate your suggestions. Happy trails!!
@1z1zmike
4 ай бұрын
One pound times 2,000 lbs equals a ton…just a thought 🙂🙏
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