Mack “Pot Luck” McGhee | Gear Despatched Dwelling: Amazon Kindle
“Too drained to learn.”
Pacific Crest Path Gear Despatched Dwelling
Kirby Oliver | Gear Despatched Dwelling: Tarptent ProTrail
“It was a well-made tent, however the lack of headroom began to really feel claustrophobic. At 5’11” I needed to squish myself proper by the door if I needed to sit down up. Being a single wall tent, condensation was inevitable, so once I inevitably hit the tent partitions with my head or shoulders, I’d get moist with condensation.”
Abby “Shitwater Fireball” Evans | Gear Despatched Dwelling: Solar Umbrella
“Didn’t want it! Couldn’t work out learn how to connect it to my pack with out it bonking me within the head. I simply figured coping with the solar in my solar hoodie was simpler than finagling (sic) the umbrella.”
Kurt T Bachmann | Gear Despatched Dwelling: MSR Range (into San Diego Airport trash)
“Too many boil overs made range soiled and never allowed on airplane. The pink koozie broke free (recall merchandise I came upon at Medford REI).”
Sakari “Paws” McGregor | Gear Despatched Dwelling: Senchi layers and ice gear
“No extra chilly nights and no extra snow.”
Continental Divide Path Gear Despatched Dwelling
Rebecca “TBD (The Finest Daughter)” Ellis | Gear Despatched Dwelling: Gossamer Gear Solar Umbrella
“I despatched the solar umbrella residence as a result of I wasn’t utilizing it. Each time I attempted to make use of it, it dug into my shoulder with the flimsy strap attachment from Gossamer Gear. The wind would blow the umbrella virtually away, and it brought on extra bother than it was value.
“Sadly, we’re additionally at the moment coping with some horrible customer support from GG and would not suggest their packs. I would find yourself sending the pack residence and discovering a distinct UL backpack model with extra trail-proof merchandise and higher customer support.”
Kate “Massive Catt” Riley | Gear Despatched Dwelling: Camp Footwear
“Do I remorse (sending residence my camp footwear)? Typically, sure. For the burden/use ratio, I ditched my camp sandals early in New Mexico. Even at camp I discovered myself lounging in my path runners till crawling into my quilt.
Nonetheless, within the New Mexico Gila River Gorge and within the muddy, moist, and slushy snow-covered mountains of Colorado, dang, the dry camp footwear can be good. Nonetheless not definitely worth the weight, although, at the very least on this path!”
Maja “Pinecone” Horstkotter | Gear Despatched Dwelling: Waterproof Socks
“Simply didn’t work! Appeared like they really trapped the water, like strolling in plastic baggage crammed with water.”
Al “Lookout” Marriot | Gear Despatched Dwelling: Solar hat
“Didn’t use it.”
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Featured picture courtesy of Jim Rahtz
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