http://wiki.bdfserver.com/index.php?title=Special:NewPages&feed=atom&hideredirs=1&limit=50&offset=&namespace=0&username=&tagfilter=&size-mode=max&size=0Ferrell Wiki - New pages [en]2024-03-29T07:06:25ZMediaWiki 1.39.1http://wiki.bdfserver.com/index.php/Audio_Visual_GearAudio Visual Gear2023-12-18T23:06:25Z<p>Bferrell: /* Insta360 X3 360 Camera */</p>
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<div>Here is a listing of the gear I've bought, and at least until now, what I think of it, for documenting our epic adventure.<br />
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= Video =<br />
== Insta360 X3 360 Camera ==<br />
The [https://store.insta360.com/product/x3?c=2118&from=pic_nav Insta360 X3 Camera] is the current top-of-the-heap, at least if you want all of the features. I toyed with the idea of getting the [https://store.insta360.com/product/one_rs_1_inch_360?c=1918&from=nav 1" One RS 360] as it's sensor is twice as big, and it does seem to get better images, but it it is quite a bit heavier, it is NOT waterproof, and it's 3 piece design seemed a bit fiddly for hiking. Conversely, the X3 IS waterproof to 30', does 5.7k 360 video, has great horizon lock, a big screen, can be paired to my Apple Watch for control, and is relatively easy to swap new batteries and memory cards into (which will be super important on a 12 hour epic hike!). I did opt for the Insta3360 Care and Extended Warranty as well (from 12/17/2023 Order INS76823121716272982669F).<br />
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Image:Insta360 X3-1.jpg|Insta360 X3 360 Camera<br />
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== Insta360 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick ==<br />
The [https://store.insta360.com/product/selfie_stick?c=2141&from=accessory 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick] disappears in the image because it is straight and on the stitch line of the camera.<br />
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Image:selfie-stick-1.jpg|114cm "Invisible" selfie stick<br />
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== Insta360 X3 Mic Adapter ==<br />
The [https://store.insta360.com/product/x3_mic_adapter?c=2111&from=accessory mic adapter] allows for external mics, and in my case a wireless set.<br />
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Image:Mic Adapter-1.jpg|X3 Mic Adapter<br />
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== Insta360 X3 Fast Charge Hub ==<br />
The [https://store.insta360.com/product/x3_battery_charge_hub?c=2110&from=accessory X3 Fast Charge Hub] can charge up to 3 spare batteries at the same time. It also has a USB-C input, so it can be charged by my [[Audio_Visual_Gear#Anker_Portable_Power_Bank,_40,000mAh_30W_Battery_Pack_with_USB-C Anker Power Brick]].<br />
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Image:Power Hub-1.jpg|Power Hub<br />
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== Insta360 X3 Screen Protector ==<br />
The [https://store.insta360.com/product/x3-screen-protector?c=2238&from=accessory X3 Screen Protector] does what it says on the tin...<br />
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Image:X3 Screen Protector-1.jpg|Insta360 X3 Screen Protector<br />
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== Insta360 X3 Battery ==<br />
These [https://store.insta360.com/product/x3_battery_charge_hub?c=2109&from=accessory extra batteries] will come in handy for a 12 hour hiking day. They should last between 1 and 1.5 hours each.<br />
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Image:Insta360 X3 battery-1.jpg|Battery<br />
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== Insta360 All-Purpose Tripod ==<br />
The [https://store.insta360.com/product/all_purpose_tripod?c=851&from=accessory all-purpose tripod] is great for static pictures. It'll also get a quick-release (below) so it can go onto either selfie stick quickly and easily.<br />
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Image:tripod-1.jpg|Tripod<br />
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== Insta360 X3 Lens Cap (Silicone) ==<br />
This [https://store.insta360.com/product/x3_lens_cap?c=2115&from=accessory lens cap] just slides over the two lens to protect them from scratches.<br />
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Image:lens-cap-1.jpg|Silicone Lens Cap<br />
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== Insta360 Monkey Tail Mount ==<br />
The [https://store.insta360.com/product/monkey_tail_mount?c=1777&from=accessory Monkey Tail Mount] allows you to clamp the camera onto a tree or fence, or any oddly-shaped item!<br />
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Image:Monkey-1.jpg|Monkey Tail Mount<br />
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== Insta360 Extended Selfie Stick (9.8') ==<br />
The [https://store.insta360.com/product/Extended_Edition_Selfie_Stick?c=1344&from=accessory Extended Selfie Stick] is carbon fiber, and extends to almost 10'. It does bend some, so it occasionally is not stitched perfectly out of the image, but can really get some nice shots. 1/4" screw.<br />
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Image:extended stick-1.jpg|Extended Selfie Stick<br />
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== Insta360 X3 Sticky Lens Guards ==<br />
These [https://store.insta360.com/product/x3_sticky_lens_guards?c=2112&from=accessory lens guards] just stick onto the two lens to protect them from scratches.<br />
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Image:lens-guard-1.jpg|Lens Guards<br />
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== Insta360 Ace Pro Camera ==<br />
This is awesome.<br />
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== Memory / Micro SD Cards ==<br />
I picked up 515GB [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X7C2GBC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Sandisk V30] high speed micro SD cards. A2 rating is 4,000 IOPS read, 2,000 IOPS write. UHS Speed Class U3 4k/5k UHD Ready, and Video Speed Class V30 is UHD at sustained 30MB/s and up to 130 MB/s.<br />
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Image:Sandisk 512GB.jpg|SanDisk 512GB micro SD<br />
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== Ulanzi Falcam F22 Quick Release for Insta360 Camera ==<br />
I picked up Ulanzi [https://www.ulanzi.com/products/falcam-f22-insta360-action-camera-quick-release-kit-2564?_pos=10&_sid=23a3b7a54&_ss=r F22 Quick Release for Insta360 cameras] for both ends of the selfie stick. This will allow me to pop the tripod feet off, or pop the camera off the short selfie stick and quickly pop it onto the "Extreme" stick which is much longer (for those epic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_shot crane shots]).<br />
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Image:F22 Insta360-1.jpg|F22 QR for Insta360 Camera<br />
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== Ulanzi Falcam F22 Quick Release for Action Camera ==<br />
I picked up Ulanzi [https://www.ulanzi.com/products/falcam-f22-quick-release-series-for-action-camera?variant=43322362003677 F22 Quick Release for Action cameras] for my other (wearable) camera. This will allow me to mount it quickly in a variety of positions.<br />
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Image:F22 Action-1.jpg|F22 QR for Action Camera<br />
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== Ulanzi Falcam F22 Quick Release Suction Cup ==<br />
I picked up Ulanzi [https://www.ulanzi.com/products/f22-quick-release-suction-cup-mount-4-5-inches-2567?variant=42227186598109 F22 Suction Cup] for mounting to windshields and the outsides of vehicles.<br />
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Image:F22 Suction-1.jpg|F22 Suction Cup<br />
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== Ulanzi Falcam F22 Quick Release Magic Arm 11" ==<br />
I picked up Ulanzi [https://www.ulanzi.com/products/falcam-f22-quick-release-magic-arm-kit-11-2975?variant=43431287357661 F22 Quick Release Magic Arm] mainly to go with the suction cup above. This will allow me to mount on cars and things.<br />
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Image:F22 Magic Arm-1.jpg|F22 Magic Arm<br />
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= Power =<br />
== Anker Portable Power Bank, 40,000mAh 30W Battery Pack with USB-C ==<br />
I picked up the the [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VP9QJSS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Anker 40,000 mAh 20W Battery Pack] as my primary power source. It has USB-C and USB-A ports on it, and is power enough to run a laptop. It should be able to charge my phone, cameras, wireless audio, satellite communicator, headlamp, watch, or anything else we need powered up while on our adventure. It's a bit heavy/bulky, but since I'm going to try to run video the entire hike, I'm going to be needing to charge backup batteries while we're in motion. I'm hoping this will do the trick.<br />
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Image:Anker Charger1.jpg|Anker Portable Power Bank<br />
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== Khanka Hard Power Bank Travel Case for Anker ==<br />
I picked up the the [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLBH9ND9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Anker Travel Case] to keep my power back and it's cables together.<br />
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Image:Anker Case1.jpg|Anker Travel Case<br />
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= Audio =<br />
== R0de Wireless Go II Dual Channel ==<br />
I picked up the [https://rode.com/en/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoii Wireless GO II] model [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XFQ6KP9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details dual channel Analog and Digital] clip on microphones. These will allow me to capture both my an John's voices while we're on trail (in separate audio channels) to get all the good jokes and quips. See below for the "dead cat" wind muffs I'll be mounting on them to cut down on the noise. I also found a nice mount that puts the receiver on the side of the 360 camera in the stitch line so it's invisible in the shot. I picked up "[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JNMH8X8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Rode Colors]" to help easily ID which transmitter is which (I also printed labels) with silicone covers for their clips. I also go the [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X54WJRX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Weishan 3-1 charging cable].<br />
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Image:r0de 1.jpg|R0de Wireless Go II<br />
Image:dead cat.jpg|"Dead Cat" wind filter<br />
Image:rode colors.jpg|Rode Colors<br />
Image:rode cable.jpg|Rode 3-1 Charging Cable<br />
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== Insta360 Mic Cold Shoe for X3 and R0De Wireless Go ==<br />
Also known as the [https://www.ulanzi.com Ulanzi] PT-20, this mic cold shoe will stay under quick release shoe on the Insta360 camera, an the R0de wireless mic receiver clips onto it. It stays out of the shot as it is mounted in the stitch line of the camera.<br />
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Image:cold shoe4.jpg|Cold Shoe<br />
Image:cold shoe2.jpg|Shoe with R0de Wireless Go II<br />
Image:cold shoe3.jpg|Attachment<br />
Image:cold shoe.jpg|Mic Receiver cold shoe mounted<br />
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== R0de Wireless ZGCine Charging Case with 3,400 mAh Battery ==<br />
I picked up the the [hhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C1G9Z1D?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details ZGcine charging case] for the R0de Go wireless microphones to keep them charged on the hike. This base has USB-C input, so my battery pack will charge the case, but the case also has a good sized (3,400 mAh) battery too, so I can charge my phone (and whatever I need, say my headlamp) at our water breaks, and this case in the pack while we're on trail.<br />
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Image:charging case.jpg|Wireless Charging Case Compatible for Rode Microphones Wireless GO 2<br />
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== R0de Wireless YouShares Carrying Case ==<br />
I picked up the the [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PQJ9DMY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 YouShares carrying case] for the R0de Go wireless microphones to keep them organized when I don't need to be charging them. This pack carries it's analog audio cable, charging USB-C wire, and the "[https://mynewmicrophone.com/dead-cats/ dead cats]" that came with it. The dead cats are the wind screen to keep noise at a minimum.<br />
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Image:carry case.jpg|R0de Wireless YouShares Carrying Case<br />
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[[Image:carry case.jpg]]<br></div>Bferrellhttp://wiki.bdfserver.com/index.php/Hiking_GearHiking Gear2023-12-04T00:45:09Z<p>Bferrell: </p>
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<div>Here is a listing of the gear I've bought, and at least until now, what I think of it.<br />
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= Equipment =<br />
== Backpack ==<br />
I picked up the [https://www.mysteryranch.com/ Mystery Ranch] model [https://www.mysteryranch.com/coulee-20-pack?quantity=1&color=Black&size=S%2FM Coulee 20] in Black (small/medium). It is adjustable, which is good, as I'm short-torsoed, this pack fits great. <br />
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They don't say on the website description, but in the comments Mystery Ranch says to assume about 1 lbs per liter of capacity as the weight carrying limit for a back. That's good to know, as I'd tried to stuff 40 lbs into this pack, and scuffed up the hydration bladder pocket, and found it kind of uncomfortable, so now I don't go above 30 lbs. The first time I put weight in this, versus my last pack (which was a glorified school book bag), it was like being hugged by a cloud... very nice.<br />
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This is pretty small for overnighting, but should be great for day hiking, and the [[https://wiki.bdfserver.com/index.php/Rim2Rim_Itinerary|Rim2Rim]], for which I'll just have a bunch of water, a bit of food, and emergency gear. I really like the full-length center zipper and top pocket. I'm using the top pocket for my headlamp, medical supplies (toe tape, analgesics, and allergy relief) and emergency tools (knife, mylar blanket, signal mirror, whistle, etc.). I will also through my beanie and light gloves up here. For Rim2Rim I'll probably through some Kind bars and goo gel packs up here, as well as LMNT hydration packets.<br />
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In the main pouch I have both the 2 and 3 liter Platypus hydration bladders so I can drink on the go. For the Rim2Rim, I'll carry a scrunched up puffer jacket, rain jacket/poncho, spare socks, mid layer, heavy gloves.<br />
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To go in the pack, I got both the [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MR7SS8X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2 L] and [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OYDFFW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 3 L] Playpus Big Zip Evo (Taste-Free) Hydration Bladder. The 2L fits nicely, but the 3L will fit, and that will be nice for the Rim2Rim where we'll be out all day.<br />
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Image:Coulee 20L.jpg|Mystery Ranch Coulee 20L Small/Med in Black<br />
Image:Platypus 2L Evo.jpg|Platypus 2L Evo, tasteless<br />
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== General Gear ==<br />
=== Tenacious Tape / Repair Tape ===<br />
I went with a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07454VL4K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Tenacious Tape] for fixing things....<br />
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=== Cord / String / Paracord ===<br />
I went with a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BF8FPH5L?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details TECEUM Paracord] (550 lb strength basalt grey). Not sure when you'll need cord, but for hanging food at some point, and fixing things..<br />
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=== Knife ===<br />
I went with a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BF8FPH5L?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details CIVIVI Praxis] folding knife. It's pretty generic, but should be good for cutting paracord and things, and self defense if push came to shove.<br />
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=== Head Lamp ===<br />
I went with a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG79RVMN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Nite Ize Radiant RH1 PowerSwitch] LED rechargeable headlamp. I liked this because it's a high-power LED, so it uses relatively little power for the amount of light it throws out, but it can also be powered by 3 AAA alkaline batteries (or a [https://niteize.com/psrfba-r8 spare Lithium Ion battery]).<br />
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=== Thermometer ===<br />
I picked up a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KMMJPCZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Sun Company Digital Zipogage] thermometer to attach to my pack so I have an idea how hot/cold it is. This will help me gauge my hydration and layering needs.<br />
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=== Backup Power / Charging ===<br />
See [[Audio_Visual_Gear#Anker_Portable_Power_Bank,_40,000mAh_30W_Battery_Pack_with_USB-C|power section]] of "Audio/Visual".<br />
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=== Battery Bag ===<br />
I picked up a few [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH1TSX57?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Lipo Bags, Fire Retardant Lipo Battery Bags] (for Charging and Storing Lithium Polymer and Ion batteries, 7x9inches).<br />
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=== Extra Text Stakes ===<br />
I also got a set of [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZC5KLG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 MSR Groundhog Tent Stakes] so that I'd have high-quality, durable stakes....<br />
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=== MSR Tent Stake Hammer ===<br />
...and a hammer to install/remove those stakes - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZJSFRQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details MSR Tent Stake Hammer] (grey)....<br />
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=== Extra Text Stakes ===<br />
I also got a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZC5KLG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon], with Polished Bowl, so that I'd have high-quality, long spoon to get into the bottom of heat-n-eat backpack meals....<br />
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=== Microfiber Towels ===<br />
I got a couple of sizes of these microfiber towels from [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VCBFG5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Rainleaf].<br />
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=== Fanny Pack ===<br />
I got a JanSport [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E5AZD8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack] so I can keep my phone, keys, facial tissue, and a few essentials close at hand, even when they're bigger than my backpack's hip pockets, particularly on local day hikes..<br />
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=== Survival Blanket ===<br />
I got a few of these [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GLCYR5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 QIO CHUANG Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets], for emergency warmth or signaling. They don't pack up well, and are easily damaged, so I consider them single-use.<br />
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=== Nexcare foot/blister tape ===<br />
I really like this soft, relatively sticky, [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FNHF8O?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape] for covering up everything else to avoid blisters. Note that this will absolutely rip the top off a blister if it's already formed, so use it early!<br />
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=== Leukotape blister tape ===<br />
...and for those tougher areas like hee]s, this super-sticky, [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FNHF8O?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 BSN Medical Leukotape] tape for covering up hotspots on my feet and toes to avoid blisters.<br />
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=== Hanging Scale ===<br />
And I wanted a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HDL9US?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Taylor Dial Style 70-Pound Industrial Hanging Scale] so I can keep track of my pack weight.<br />
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=== Dry Bags ===<br />
We have used these for awhile on our cruises, to keep our passports and phones (and point-and-shoot cameras) dry when we're on an all-day shore excursion and might get rained on, or at Oshkosh [https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure Airventure]. I got a few different sizes of [https://www.rei.com/product/221442/sea-to-summit-lightweight-dry-bag-set-medium?redirect-pup=false Sea to Summit Dry Bags] so I can keep everything in my pack dry. I got them 1.5, 3, 5, and 8 L sizes (and different colors). The small one will be good for batteries and phones, headlamps, and the like. Medium maybe for food and some clothes, the big one for coats and/or sleeping gear eventually.<br />
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=== Signaling Mirror ===<br />
Because, why not? [https://www.rei.com/product/745496/coghlans-featherweight-mirror?redirect-pup=false Coghlan's Featherweight Mirror]. Save or signal for rescue, either way, just as good...<br />
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=== Lip Balm ===<br />
[https://www.rei.com/product/745496/coghlans-featherweight-mirror?redirect-pup=false SPF 30 sunscreen lip balm by Sun Bum]. <br />
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=== Insect Repellent ===<br />
[https://www.rei.com/product/785883/sawyer-picaridin-insect-repellent-3-oz?redirect-pup=false Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent - 3 oz.]. <br />
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Image:Tenacious Tape.jpg|TECEUM GEAR AID [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07454VL4K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Tenacious Tape] (3”x20”, 2 pack)<br />
Image:paracord.jpg|TECEUM [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BF8FPH5L?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Paracord 550 lb], basalt grey<br />
Image:CIVIVI Praxis knife.jpg|CIVIVI [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BF8FPH5L?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Praxis knife]<br />
Image:Nite Ize Radian RH1.jpg|Nite Ize Radiant RH1 PowerSwitch dual power LED Headlamp<br />
Image:Sun Company Digital Thermometer.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KMMJPCZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Sun Company Digital Zipogage] thermometer<br />
Image:Lipo Guard.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH1TSX57?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Lipo Bags], Fire Retardant Lipo Battery Bag<br />
Image:MSR Groundhog Tent Stake.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZC5KLG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 MSR Groundhog Tent Stakes] (7000-series aluminum)<br />
Image:MSR Tent Stake Hammer.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZJSFRQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details MSR Tent Stake Hammer] (grey)<br />
Image:TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZC5KLG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon]<br />
Image:small towel.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B587W61J?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Rainleaf Microfiber Towel] (24"x48" red and yellow 40"72")<br />
Image:big towel.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VCBFG5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Rainleaf Microfiber Towel] (24"x48" red and yellow 40"72")<br />
Image:Fanny Pack.jpg|JanSport [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E5AZD8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack]<br />
Image:emergency blanket.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GLCYR5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 QIO CHUANG Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets]<br />
Image:Leukotape.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FNHF8O?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 BSN Medical Leukotape]<br />
Image:Nexcare.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FNHF8O?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape]<br />
Image:Hanging Scale.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HDL9US?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Taylor Dial Style 70-Pound Industrial Hanging Scale]<br />
Image:Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Bag Set Medium.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/221442/sea-to-summit-lightweight-dry-bag-set-medium?redirect-pup=false Sea to Summit Dry Bags]<br />
Image:Coghlan's Mirror.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/745496/coghlans-featherweight-mirror?redirect-pup=false Coghlan's Featherweight Mirror]<br />
Image:Sun Bum SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/745496/coghlans-featherweight-mirror?redirect-pup=false SPF 30 sunscreen lip balm by Sun Bum]<br />
Image:Insect Repellent.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/785883/sawyer-picaridin-insect-repellent-3-oz?redirect-pup=false Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent - 3 oz.]<br />
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<br />
== Pack weights ==<br />
I've been [https://www.goruck.com/pages/what-is-rucking rucking] for several weeks now to improve my overall fitness and weight-bearing capacity (which hopefully will maintain my bone density while I drop fat off of my body). I'm working to keep my pace up, or get it back close to my no-weight pace, and so now when I hike without weight in there I feel like I'm floating.<br />
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I bought 5 of these [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09TDN3PCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Yes4All 10 lbs plates]pla with straps to cinch them together so they don't carreen back and forth separately in my pack.<br />
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Image:ruck plates.jpg|10 lbs rucking plates<br />
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<br />
== Water Purification ==<br />
I kind of went belt-and-suspenders on water purification. My mainline go-to for drinking water will be the [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GTD1SMM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Grayl UltraPress 16.9 oz Water Purifier], because it has a carbon filter in it, and therefore will get rid of the nasty bugs and pathogens as well as sediment, chemicals, and pesticides. Much of that won't be needed for the Rim2Rim, and I'll probably just use the Sawyer below for that, but for pond water, and likely most rivers in the future I'll bring this in one of my side pouches to make potable water.</br><br />
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On top of this, I got the [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1OSU4W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Sawyer SP129 Squeeze] filter, which does bacteria and protozoa, and microplastics, but not chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals or viruses. </br><br />
<br />
I have a cnoc bag and several different attachments that I picked up to use Smart Water bottles as the dirty and clean sides of the filter, or alternatively [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RSF2WT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 cnoc bags] (depending on the depth and flow of the source of water one or the other might be impractical), as well as a [https://www.millbankbagsusa.com/order_page millbank bag] that I picked up to 'prefilter' sediment before sending it through the Sawyer, and hopefully elongate it's lifespan.</br><br />
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The various hose connections I picked up allow me to filter water directly into my hydration bladder without taking it out of my pack, which should be a nice feature on-trail. In addition, I picked up the a [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B72JVNFC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 LifeStraw] for emergency use, and a [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NK9948M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 SterPen] that I can use with the Sawyer filter to kill bacteria and viruses in a pinch.</br><br />
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My general plan will be to have 2 or 3 liters of water in my pack, and then 1 or 2 16.9 oz SmartWater bottles with electrolytes in my side pouches (with or without sugar/carbs depending on the duration of the hike) to make sure I don't go [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyponatremia hyponatremic]. I like the citrus and orange [https://drinklmnt.com/ LMNT] flavors, which have only fake sugars as my base electrolyte.<br />
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On top of this, I picked a couple of these [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L6WH8VZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Mazama quick disconnects for my (1/4")] platypus hydration bladders, and a spare Big Zip Evo hose kit. I cut two lengths of this, and connected each to a Sawyer connector end, one male and one female, so I can connect a SmartBottle or CNOC back to the filter, and push filtered water directly into my bladder without taking it out of the pack (using a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018NJC1A6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Sawyer Products SP150 Coupling]). <br />
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Image:Grayl Ultrapress.jpg|Grayl [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GTD1SMM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 UltraPress 16.9 oz Water Purifier]<br />
Image:Sawyer SP129.jpg|Sawyer [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1OSU4W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 SP129 Squeeze] filter<br />
Image:cnoc bag.jpg|Vecto [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RSF2WT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 CNOC Bags] for dirty and potable water (blue for potable ater)<br />
Image:cnoc bag Orange.jpg|Vecto [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RSF2WT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 CNOC Bags] for dirty and potable water (orange for dirty water)<br />
Image:SteriPEN.jpg|SteriPEN [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NK9948M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc= ULT-MP-EF SterPen Ultra UV Water Purifier]<br />
Image:Survival Straw.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B72JVNFC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Survival Straw]<br />
Image:Mazama quick disconnect.jpg|Mazama[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L6WH8VZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details quick disconnects for my (1/4")] for hydration bladders<br />
Image:Platypus Big Zip Evo hose.jpg|Platypus [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1TJJYN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Big Zip EVO Hydration System Water Filter Connector Kit], 2'<br />
Image:Sawyer Products SP150 Coupling.jpg|Sawyer Products [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018NJC1A6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details SP150 Coupling]<br />
Image:Millbank Bag.jpg|[https://www.millbankbagsusa.com/order_page Millbank Bag]<br />
Image:Millbank Bag2.jpg|Using Millbank to pre-filter (wet out bag first to close pores)<br />
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== Trekking Poles ==<br />
I went with the Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles from Italy, 5.6 oz with cork hand grips and rotating friction locks. I don't like the idea of the lever locks for if/when I try to stow them in my pack, so I like this form better. They're 7001 aluminum, which makes them strong and light, and bit less likely to break than carbon fiber.<br />
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Image:Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles.jpg|Fizan Compact 3 Trekking Poles (aluminum with cork handles)<br />
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== First Aid Kit ==<br />
I went with the standard recommendation for the [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009RIQBE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Ultralight/Watertight Medical Kit - .5], which has the basics (band aids, gauze, cleaning and antiseptic wipes, moleskin, basic pain relievers, a safety pin for popping blisters, and tick removal tweezers/forceps.<br />
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I supplement this with some additional pain relievers and wet wipes in indivdual-use packets that I keep in a separate ziplock. I got the following medicines in these travel style bags.<br />
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMZCAYW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Tylenol] (500 mg Acetaminophen)<br />
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087D3H3WD?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Ibuprofen] (200 mg)<br />
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHLGYDB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Excedrin (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg, caffeine 65mg)<br />
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBH6XFJH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Fexofenadine (180 mg)] - Allegra like Antihistamine<br />
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0WTY0Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Benadryl (25 mg)] Diphenhydramine HCl Antihistamine<br />
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0815V62FC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Fresh Nap] wet wipes<br />
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Image:medical kit.5.jpg|Lightweight Medical kit (the ".5")<br />
Image:Tylenol.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMZCAYW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Tylenol] (500 mg Acetaminophen)<br />
Image:Ibuprofen.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087D3H3WD?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Ibuprofen] (200 mg)<br />
Image:Excedrin.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHLGYDB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Excedrin] (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg, caffeine 65mg)<br />
Image:Fexofenadine.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBH6XFJH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Fexofenadine (180 mg)] - Allegra like Antihistamine<br />
Image:Benadryl.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0WTY0Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Benadryl (25 mg)] Diphenhydramine HCl Antihistamine<br />
Image:wet wipes.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0815V62FC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Fresh Nap] wet wipes<br />
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<br />
== Lighter / Fire Starter ==<br />
I went with this USB [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYK6PQ2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 butane lighter]. I was affordable and throws a good flame, and seems pretty reliable. I really don't expect to need it very often, but when you need flame you really need it. I don't expect to need to cook food or boil water until I backpack (overnight hike), which won't be for awhile - I don't even have a backpacking tent or sleeping bag yet - and the cooktop/stove I have in mind has a built-in ignitor. But, better safe than sorry. I also have a "real" [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092YG16Y1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 firestarter] that I carry, and have roughed up and practiced striking a light from, but I really hope to not need that.</br><br />
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I also picked up these [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYK6PQ2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Magnesium Fire Starters with Striker] just in case.<br />
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Image:butane lighter.jpg|Butane Lighter<br />
Image:Magnesium First Starter.jpg|Magnesium Fire Starters with Striker<br />
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<br />
== Satellite Communicator ==<br />
I bought a Garmin inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator. I've used Garmin gear for a long time, and although I plan to use my iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 extensively (and they both have some breadcrumb, GPS, and satellite communications capabilities), at the end of the day I really thought it was best to have a dedicated SOS system, with text messaging capability, that can send breadcrumb track info to my loved ones, that has a long battery life. I also splured for the Garmin SOS rescue Insurance.<br />
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I like that I can mostly operate this unit with the iPhone app, and that it can send position updates ever 2 or 10 minutes, depending on plan, and has a dedicated SOS button and long battery life. I picked up [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GZLCQ63/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this silicone protective case] from Tusita and [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFSKTNJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this glass cover] (also from Tusita) to keep it pristine, and [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MND6LK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this Garmin] retractable lanyard to attach it to my pack to keep it handy. Perhaps I'll sell it later (after my bigger, more dangerous hikes), and if so, I'll want it to be in like-new condition.<br />
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Image:Garmin inReach Mini 2.jpg|Garmin inReach Mini 2 in black with red silicone cover and glass protector<br />
Image:astro tether.jpg|Astro tether for inReach Mini 2<br />
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<br />
== Apple Watch Ultra 2 ==<br />
I upgrade from a Series 5 watch, which was no longer able to last for an entire hiking session (up to 20+ miles) - even with the screen off, to the new Ultra 2. I like that it can do GPS tracking and "retrace" your path, has excellent battery life, and the chef's kiss is the satellite communication feature. It's also nice that it's slightly bigger, so I can get more data on the default watch face, and the titanium case is nice looking.<br />
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I use the watch to track all of my workouts, from my daily ~10 mi walks, to my hikes and indoor treadmill walks. I also track my sleep with it, though I honestly don't use that data much. I also track my glucose, ketones, fasting, sometimes my meals, and glucose/ketone ("[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K4seIm8aPg Dr. Boz ratio] - which helps me determine if I'm in ketosis or not) on my iPhone in the [https://www.apple.com/ios/health/ Apple Health] app.<br />
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Image:ultra2.jpg|Apple Watch Ultra 2<br />
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<br />
= Clothes =<br />
== Shirts ==<br />
=== Outdoor Research Astroman Sun Hoodie ===<br />
I picked up a few of these, and they're one of my favorites. Being light complected, I burn super easily, and don't want to always wear my Tilley hat to keep from burning my ears and neck - nor to have to slather sunscreen on repeatedly during a long walk or hike. These have thumb loops to keep the arms pulled down, and a large hood that you can put over or under your hat. Pretty slick. Getcha a [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-astroman-sun-hoodie-282282 Astroman]! I got Sulphur (yellow), Galaxy (blue), and Pebble (grey).</br><br />
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=== REI Merrino long sleeve 1/4 Zip base layer ===<br />
I picked up the [https://www.rei.com/product/192870/rei-co-op-merino-185-long-sleeve-half-zip-base-layer-top-mens REI 1/4 zip long sleeve wool top] as my base layer in black (Ultrafine 185 g merino wool). I don't want my pack to damage the wool, though, so I generally try to wear something over the top of it, like a sunshirt, and shed layers as the temperature changes. I may not always do that, but I haven't had a lot of experience with how Merrino wears yet...<br />
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=== Outdoor Research Alpine Onset 150 Merrino short sleeve base layer ===<br />
I picked up the [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-alpine-onset-merino-150-t-shirt-300367 Alpine Onset 150 T-Shirt] in blue (150g merrino), and it is super comfy. I will likely where this on the Rim2Rim, under a suncover. I really like the OR sense of style, so much of my gear is theirs, and I think I look good in this color of blue in particular.<br />
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=== Outdoor Research Men's Echo T-Shirt ===<br />
I picked up the [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-echo-t-shirt-287628?variant=46586303611201 Outdoor Research Men's Echo T-Shirt] in three colors, as it's a great wicking short sleeve base layer that has UPF15 protection and is anti-odor in a quick-dry polyester. These are super comfy, so I got Classic Blue, Sulphur (yellow), Storm (dark grey), and Pebble (light grey). I generally try to go with light colors, because I really don't like winter workouts that much, so I think I mostly need to reflect heat/sunlight.</br><br />
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Image:OR Astroman Sun Hoodie Yellow.jpg|Outdoor Research [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-astroman-sun-hoodie-282282 Astroman Sun Hoodie] Yellow<br />
Image:REI_Merrino_185LS_1-4_zip2.jpg|REI [https://www.rei.com/product/192870/rei-co-op-merino-185-long-sleeve-half-zip-base-layer-top-mens 1/4 Zip long sleeve wool base layer] in black (185g)<br />
Image:OR Alpine Onset Blue.jpg|Outdoor Research [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-alpine-onset-merino-150-t-shirt-300367 Alpine Onset 150 T-Shirt] Merino Wool (150g) in classic blue<br />
Image:Outdoor Research Men's Echo T-Shirt Yellow.jpg|Outdoor Research [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-echo-t-shirt-287628?variant=46586303611201 Outdoor Research Men's Echo T-Shirt] various colors, SPF 15<br />
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<br />
== Pants ==<br />
=== REI Afro + Trail Pant ===<br />
These [https://www.rei.com/product/209588/outdoor-afro-rei-co-op-trail-pants-mens?color=BLACK REI Afro + Trail Pants] are the first pants I bought, and the ones I use for most of my standard walks (around the neighborhood) to keep the wear-and-tear off of my more expensive pants. I thought I'd like the zipper pockets, and I do for the thigh and butt pockets, but the ones for your hands chew up your skin pretty good if you get chilly, so I don't recommend them for cold weather!<br />
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=== Montane Terra Lite Pant ===<br />
I picked up a couple of colors of the [https://us.montane.com/products/montane-mens-terra-lite-pants Montane Terra Lite pants] (in short length), and so far I really, really like them. I'm Irish, so I really don't want to take too many UV rays from the sun. I'm also super-allergic to poison ivy, so I want to keep that (and ticks) off of me as much as I reasonably can. So, these are great. They have a stretchy waistband, and a cool belt that you can cinch as tight as you want, and then unhook with a clever sliploop clasp to get out of. They still offer a thigh pocket with a zipper, and are relatively flat-fronted (which Elizabeth likes) and are generally super comfy. Highly recommended, even though they are outrageously expensive.<br />
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=== Montane Terra Pant ===<br />
Similarly, I picked up a couple of the 'standard' [https://us.montane.com/products/montane-mens-terra-pants# Terra pants] for cooler weather. These are quite a bit thicker, and more durable - so if I'm going someplace prickly or rocky - or cold, I'll use these. They also have zip-up legs for getting in/out of in boots, or to tighten the ankle fit (with the two sets of buttons), or just roll them up when fording a stream!<br />
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Image:REI Afro + Trail Pant.jpg|REI [https://www.rei.com/product/209588/outdoor-afro-rei-co-op-trail-pants-mens?color=BLACK Afro + Trail Pants]<br />
Image:Montane Terra Lite Pant.jpg|Montane [https://us.montane.com/products/montane-mens-terra-lite-pants Terra Lite pants]<br />
Image:Montane Terra Pant.jpg|Montane [https://us.montane.com/products/montane-mens-terra-pants# Terra pants]<br />
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<br />
== Gaiters ==<br />
=== Aonijie Ankle Gaiters ===<br />
I got a cheap set of [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BZCHNFYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 Aonijie Ankle Gaiters for Hiking] just to see if I like hiking in them. I think I like them, as I was occasionally getting pebbles or debris in my shoes, and this seems to have resolved that. They're a bit annoying to put on with my deep-treaded Merrell shoes, and I hate it when my socks drop down while wearing these, but it is what it is.<br />
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Image:Aonijie Ankle Gaiters.jpg|Aonijie [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BZCHNFYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 Ankle Gaiters] for Hiking<br />
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== Socks ==<br />
=== Darn Tough Wool Crew ===<br />
I like a mid height sock, so I got these [https://www.amazon.com/Darn-Tough-Light-Hiker-Cushion/dp/B07N1TYCSN/ref=sr_1_6?crid=RZ2O65ILP2Q9&keywords=darn+tough&qid=1701911131&sprefix=darn+tough%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-6 Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight] with Cushion Sock (Style 1972) wool socks to try to keep my feet in good repair.<br />
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=== Smartwool Classic Hike Zero Cushion Liner Crew ===<br />
I also picked up some [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0921PNWRC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Smartwool liner] socks in wool for those really hard days. The idea being I could add a thin layer of anti-friction wool inside of my usual sock, but we'll have to see if this really helps (or takes up too much room in my sock).<br />
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Image:Darn Tough Micro Crew.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/Darn-Tough-Light-Hiker-Cushion/dp/B07N1TYCSN/ref=sr_1_6?crid=RZ2O65ILP2Q9&keywords=darn+tough&qid=1701911131&sprefix=darn+tough%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-6 Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight] (Style 1972)<br />
Image:Smartwool Liner Sock.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0921PNWRC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Smartwool liner] socks<br />
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<br />
== Shoes ==<br />
=== Merrell Moab 3 Trail Runners ===<br />
I'm hiking in the [https://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-3/52481M.html?dwvar_52481M_color=J035875#cgid=moab-3-collection&prefn1=genericSizeType&prefv1=M&prefn2=isOnSale&prefv2=false&prefn3=width&prefv3=MEDIUM&start=1 Moab 3] trail runner, which I picked up in a couple of different colors. I like them, and they're very rugged. They are a bit heavy, and the tread is a bit deep when I loop my gaitor band into the tread, and they can bit just a bit slippery on rocks because they're so hard, so I may look for something complementary with a softer sole for those conditions.</br><br />
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=== Merrell Chameleon 7 Limit Stretch ===<br />
I used to hike in the [https://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Chameleon-Limit-Stretch-Hiking/dp/B0711SWZYH Chameleon 7] trail runner, which I really like, but I got a toenail infection that I thought was related to the rigid toebox on these. I like them, and they're very rugged, and I now think that maybe I was wrong about the cause of my infection, so once I'm over that I'll have to try again.</br><br />
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Image:Merrell Moab 3 Walnut.jpg|Merrell [https://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-3/52481M.html?dwvar_52481M_color=J035875#cgid=moab-3-collection&prefn1=genericSizeType&prefv1=M&prefn2=isOnSale&prefv2=false&prefn3=width&prefv3=MEDIUM&start=1 Moab 3] trail runner<br />
Image:Merrell Chameleon 7 Limit.jpg|Merrell [https://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Chameleon-Limit-Stretch-Hiking/dp/B0711SWZYH Chameleon 7] trail runner<br />
</hovergallery><br />
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== Jackets ==<br />
=== Merrell 1/4 Zip Fleece ===<br />
I two of these 1/4 zip fleece at the Merrell Outlet in Monroe, [https://www.lancechicote.com/new/merrell-terrain-quarter-zip-fleece-mens-lightweight-fleeces/ Red and Grey], as a nice mid layer for warmth. I got a good deal, but apparently it was a close-out as they seem to no longer be available.</br><br />
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=== Outdoor Research Vigor Grid Fleece Hoodie ===<br />
I picked up this full-zip fleece in, you guessed it, [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-vigor-grid-fleece-full-zip-hoodie-300503?variant=46252699091265 Galaxy Blue], as a nice mid layer for warmth. Just like the Astroman, it has thumbholes to keep the sleeves from riding up!</br><br />
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=== Lands End Men's Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Hooded Down Puffer Jacket ===<br />
I picked up this ultralight weight puffer jacket (800 fill power), the [https://www.landsend.com/products/mens-wanderweight-ultralight-packable-down-jacket/id_368997?attributes=21012,44967 Wanderweight Ultralight HyperDRY Down Royal Cobalt Blue], as my cold weather cover. It packs into a small bag/pocket on the inside of the coat, so it's great for the backpack.</br><br />
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=== Outdoor Research Men's Foray II Rain Jacket ===<br />
I picked up this yellow rain jacket, [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-vigor-grid-fleece-full-zip-hoodie-300503?variant=46252699091265 Foray II Rain in Sulphur], as my primary rain cover. It has wrist cuffs, but more importantly it has torsoflow venting - it can zip up from the beltline under your armpits to let heat and moisture out!</br><br />
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=== Poncho ===<br />
This is just my emergency rain cover/[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09LM5GWDG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 rain cover/poncho]. I plan to pretty much always have this is my pack, though I'll probably pull it out when I pack my "real" Outdoor Research raincoat (above).<br />
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<hovergallery maxhoverwidth=800 maxhoverheight=800><br />
Image:merrell-terrain-quarter-zip-fleece.jpg|Merrell 1/4 Zip [https://www.lancechicote.com/new/merrell-terrain-quarter-zip-fleece-mens-lightweight-fleeces/ Men's Fleece] in Red and Grey<br />
Image:OR Vigor Grid Fleece Hoodie Galaxy.jpg|Outdoor Research [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-vigor-grid-fleece-full-zip-hoodie-300503?variant=46252699091265 Men's Vigor Grid Fleece] in Galaxy Blue<br />
Image:LE Wanderweight Puffer Cobalt.jpg|Lands End Men's [https://www.landsend.com/products/mens-wanderweight-ultralight-packable-down-jacket/id_368997?attributes=21012,44967 Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Hooded Down Puffer Jacket] in Blue<br />
Image:OR Foray II Rain Sulphur.jpg|Outdoor Research [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-vigor-grid-fleece-full-zip-hoodie-300503?variant=46252699091265 Foray II Rain Jacket] in Sulphur<br />
Image:Pteromy rain poncho.jpg|Pteromy [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09LM5GWDG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 rain poncho]<br />
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= Hats and Gloves =<br />
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== Hats ==<br />
=== Outdoor Research Men's Swift Ball Cap ===<br />
I picked up the [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/swift-cap-243430s/ Outdoor Research Men's Echo Swift Cap] in blue, as it's a great general purpose, infinitely-adjustable, ball cap.</br><br />
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=== Tilley T3 Cotton Duck Hat ===<br />
This model, [https://tilley.com/products/t3-cotton-duck-hat-cm?variant=44584198930600 Tilley T3 Cotton Duck Hat] (natural color), has been my go-to outdoor cover for over 20 years. I've been to many an airshow under one, and have worn them on my walks for years. They are great, long-lasting, hats. Their style is a bit questionable. Don't get me wrong, I love this hat, and it keeps me from burning in most conditions, but I don't think I look stylish it in. Great for safari, but... And it has a pocket, it floats, wind next straps, and has snaps to fold up the brim. But, it doesn't say hiking, and it doesn't protect my neck.</br><br />
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== Beanies and Buffs ==<br />
=== New Balance Spandex Beanie ===<br />
I picked up the [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VCM1Z8H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 NewB Beanie] (spandex) in black for those windy days when a wicking (mostly wind protection) is all I need.</br><br />
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=== Outdoor Research Flurry Wool Beanie ===<br />
I picked up the [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/flurry-beanie-243636?variant=46252516016449 Outdoor Research Flurry Beanie] (Aplin-Wool Plus 2L wool with fleece backer) in Charcoal for those colder days when a wicking (mostly wind protection) ear cover won't do.</br><br />
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Image:OR_Swift_Cap_Blue.jpg|Outdoor Research Men's [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/swift-cap-243430s/ Swift Ball Cap] in Blue<br />
Image:Tilley T3 Cotton Duck Hat.jpg|Tilley [https://tilley.com/products/t3-cotton-duck-hat-cm?variant=44584198930600 T3 Cotton Duck Hat], natural color<br />
Image:NB Beanie Black.jpg|New Balance [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VCM1Z8H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 Spandex Beanie]<br />
Image:OR Flurry Beanie Charcoal.jpg|Outdoor Research [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/flurry-beanie-243636?variant=46252516016449 Flurry Wool Beanie]<br />
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=== Buff Coolnet UV+ Insect Shield ===<br />
I picked up the [https://www.rei.com/product/146018/buff-coolnet-uv-insect-shield-multifunctional-neckwear?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-trans_order_confirm-_-230412-_-img_prod1&ev36=&rmid=trans_order_confirm&rrid=1434423995&ev11=&redirect-pup=false Buff] in Jungle color (with insect repellent) to further protect my neck, especially if it's too hot to cover completely or if the sun is directly ahead. And this one has insect repellent, and is wicking so it can be a headband as well.</br><br />
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<hovergallery maxhoverwidth=800 maxhoverheight=800><br />
Image:Buff Jungle.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/146018/buff-coolnet-uv-insect-shield-multifunctional-neckwear?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-trans_order_confirm-_-230412-_-img_prod1&ev36=&rmid=trans_order_confirm&rrid=1434423995&ev11=&redirect-pup=false Buff] in Jungle color<br />
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== Gloves ==<br />
=== Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Gloves ===<br />
These great [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/activeice-sun-gloves-280128 ActiveIce Sun Gloves] will protect my delicate hands for the Rim2Rim! The fingers are open, because you don't want to get hot, and you need to be able to grip your trekking poles, but will minimize sunscreen and burning.</br><br />
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=== New Balance Lightweight Light Gloves ===<br />
These great, [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F485HPR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 NewB touchscreen compatible], lightweight gloves are my go-to for most of my walks. They're skin tight, let me use my phone, and take the edge off of any wind.</br><br />
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=== Anqier Winter Heavy Gloves ===<br />
These are my heavy gloves, the [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GP5SQXQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 Anqier Winter touchscreen compatible]. They're much warmer, yet still let me use my phone, and work in the colder conditions I occasionally see. If it's too cold for these gloves, I shouldn't be outside.</br><br />
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=== Merrell Classic Fleece Gloves ===<br />
These are my other heavy gloves, the [https://www.merrell.com/US/en/classic-fleece-glove/51865U.html?dwvar_51865U_color=JAF26731-026&ref=glove#q=classic%20fleece%20glove%20mens&start=1 Merrell Classic Fleece] in Rock (light grey). They're much warmer, yet still let me use my phone, and work in the colder conditions I occasionally see. I really picked these up on a whim, probably for around camp as I wouldn't want to sweat in them. I'm not sure if they'll be warmer than the Anqier or not, but fleece does feel nice.</br><br />
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Image:OR ActiveIce Sun Gloves Titanium.jpg|Outdoor Research [https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/activeice-sun-gloves-280128 ActiveIce Sun Gloves]<br />
Image:NB Lightweight Gloves Grey.jpg|New Balance [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F485HPR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 Lightweight Gloves], grey<br />
Image:Anqier Heavy Gloves Black.jpg|Anqier [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GP5SQXQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 Winter/Heavy Gloves], black<br />
Image:Merrell Classic Fleece Glove Rock.jpg|Merrell [https://www.merrell.com/US/en/classic-fleece-glove/51865U.html?dwvar_51865U_color=JAF26731-026&ref=glove#q=classic%20fleece%20glove%20mens&start=1 Classic Fleece Gloves], rock color<br />
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= Food / Nutrition =<br />
== Hydration ==<br />
=== LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes ===<br />
I've decided to use [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084HQ4DYQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes] (citrus salt and orange) as my main electrolyte. It's very salt heavy, and has no sugar/carbs (the flavored versions are artificially sweetened with Stevia).</br><br />
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=== Liquid I.V. ===<br />
I bought some [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IT9NLHW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier] Lemon Lime based on John's recommendation, having used it in his previous Grand Canyon hike, but decided that I'd mostly use the LMNT above to avoid excess carbs for everything except the most extreme hikes. I will use some of these for the Rim2Rim.</br><br />
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=== Salt Tablets ===<br />
I aslo bought some [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7SFQSCJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Vitassium Capsules] (Salt Tablets) to also help me keep hydrated. Being keto make it hard for me to keep enough salt in my body, and I sometimes get nighttime leg (calf mostly) cramping, and I'm hoping these can help that.</br><br />
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<hovergallery maxhoverwidth=800 maxhoverheight=800><br />
Image:Liquid I.V..jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IT9NLHW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Liquid I.V.]<br />
Image:Liquid I.V. nutrition.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IT9NLHW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Liquid I.V.] nutrition panel<br />
Image:LMNT electrolytes.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IT9NLHW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Liquid I.V.] nutrition panel<br />
|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084HQ4DYQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes] (citrus salt and orange)<br />
Image:LMNT electrolytes nutrition.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084HQ4DYQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes] nutrition panel<br />
|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084HQ4DYQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes] nutrition panel<br />
Image:Vitassium.jpg|[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7SFQSCJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Vitassium Capsules] Salt Tablets for POTS Syndrome Support (500mg Sodium & 100mg Potassium) <br />
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== Nutrition ==<br />
=== GU Energy Gel ===<br />
I've used these before, when I was prepping for (and running) the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon. I'm not sure I'll need them now that I'm keto - I generally have plenty of onboard fat to burn even for my longer (20+ mile) hikes today, but there's no sense in taking chances. So, I picked up [https://www.rei.com/product/610028/gu-energy-gel?redirect-pup=false GU Energy Gel Packs] in Birthday Cake, Salted Caramel, and Chocolate Outrage. They each have about 22g of carbs, but differing amounts of sodium and fat. <br />
Mostly I need them to be palatable and quick on-trail.</br><br />
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<hovergallery maxhoverwidth=800 maxhoverheight=800><br />
Image:GU Salted Caramel.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/610028/gu-energy-gel?redirect-pup=false GU Energy Gel Packs]<br />
Image:GU Nutrition Caramel.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/610028/gu-energy-gel?redirect-pup=false GU Energy Gel Packs]<br />
Image:GU Chocolate Outrage.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/610028/gu-energy-gel?redirect-pup=false GU Energy Gel Packs]<br />
Image:GU Nutrition Chocolate.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/610028/gu-energy-gel?redirect-pup=false GU Energy Gel Packs]<br />
Image:GU Birthday Cake.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/610028/gu-energy-gel?redirect-pup=false GU Energy Gel Packs]<br />
Image:GU Nutrition Birthday Cake.jpg|[https://www.rei.com/product/610028/gu-energy-gel?redirect-pup=false GU Energy Gel Packs]<br />
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= Software/Apps =<br />
== Gaia GPS ==<br />
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== AllTrails ==<br />
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== Strava ==<br />
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== FarOut ==<br />
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== FootPath ==<br />
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== Cronometer ==<br />
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== Apple Health / Activity / Sleep ==<br />
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= SOS Satellite Communication =<br />
I bought the yearly Freedom Recreation plan and the Garmin InTouch Mini 2 to use with it to signal for rescue should I need it.<br />
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Image:Garmin inReach Mini 2.jpg|Garmin [https://www.rei.com/product/208257/garmin-inreach-mini-2?color=FLAME%20RED inReach Mini 2] Satellite Communicator<br />
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= Search and Rescue Insurance =<br />
I bought the yearly Freedom Recreation plan for the InTouch, and their [https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/906397 Search and Rescue Insurance] to go with it, the basic 100 Annual plan, as I don't plan to do high risk activities.<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"<br />
|+ Garmin SAR Coverage as of December 2023<br />
|-<br />
! !! '''SAR 100''' !! '''SAR High Risk''' <br />
|-<br />
| Covered person || Insured individual || Insured individual <br />
|-<br />
| Membership period || 365 days || 365 days <br />
|-<br />
| Requires supported device || &check; || &check; <br />
|-<br />
| Search and rescue benefit</br>* Per claim</br>* Total per membership period || $100,000 USD </br>$100,000 USD || $100,000 USD</br>$100,000 USD <br />
|-<br />
| Accidental death and dismemberment benefit || $5,000 USD || $5,000 USD <br />
|-<br />
| Coverage for specified high-risk activities<superscript>3</superscript> || || &check; <br />
|}</div>Bferrellhttp://wiki.bdfserver.com/index.php/Rim2Rim_ItineraryRim2Rim Itinerary2023-12-03T21:05:16Z<p>Bferrell: /* Hiking Plan */</p>
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<div>Hiking Plan and Itinerary for Rim-to-Rim of the Grand Canyon 2024</br><br />
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John and I have worked out this preliminary itinerary for our travel, and the hiking plan is below as well.<br />
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=== Travel Itinerary ===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"<br />
|+ Travel Plans / Itenerary<br />
|-<br />
! Check-in !! Check-out !! Location !! Confirmation !! Itinerary !! Address !! Phone <br />
|-<br />
| Sunday 9/22/24 || Fly to Las Vegas || - || - || Only non-stop is Delta 7:00 am 8:08 am (4h 8m) || - || <br />
|-<br />
| Sunday 9/22/24 || Stay the night in Vegas || - || - || Airport Hotel? || - || <br />
|-<br />
| Monday 9/23/24 || Wednesday 9/25/24 || Grand Canyon Lodge || 7092IY || 70000794V || Grand Canyon Lodge – North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, Arizona 86052 || 866-499-2574<br />
|-<br />
| Wednesday 9/25 - Up by 3 am || On Trail by 5 am || Elizabeth Shuttles to South Rim || 15 Hours on Trail || 3 Meal Breaks || Hike North Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch to Bright Angel Trail || Finish by sunset (just before 7 pm)<br />
|-<br />
| Wednesday 9/25/24 || Saturday 9/28/24 || Maswik Lodge || - || 17657838 || Grand Canyon National Park · Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 || 1-928-638-2631<br />
|-<br />
| Saturday 9/28/24 || Stay the night in Vegas || - || - || Airport Hotel? || - || <br />
|-<br />
| Sunday 9/29/24 || Fly to Cincinnati || - || - || American via Charlotte? 8?19 - 7:21 pm (8h 2m, 2:15 layover)? || - || <br />
|-<br />
| C || G || K || O || S || W || <br />
|}<br />
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=== Hiking Plan ===<br />
Here is the general hiking plan. We'll do it in one long day. In late September the daylight hours are right about 12 even, from just before 6:30 am to just before 6:30 pm, on average. </br><br />
[[Image:Rim2Rim Sunset-Sunrise.png|1100px]]</br></br><br />
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Daytime highs (on the rim) are low 70&deg; F (31&deg; C), with temps at the river about 25&deg; higher than that. Lows are upper thirties, so we'll be getting up early, and getting on-trail on the North Rim before sunrise, say 4 am, in near freezing conditions, going all day and finishing at the South Rim just before sunset in cool but comfortable conditions. It will be hot at the river, like mid 90&deg;s F.</br><br />
[[Image:Rim2Rim Ave Temps.png|800px]]<br></br><br />
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==== Overall Plan ====<br />
We'll be starting on the '''North Kaibab Trail''' to the river, and take the '''Bright Angel Trail''' up to the '''South Rim'''. Once we're on-trail, Elizabeth will take our rental car and bags from our hotel on the North Rim and meet us on the South Rim. The trip will take her about 4 hours, but she'll be there well ahead of us. John and I will both have Garmin InTouch satellite messengers with us just in case.</br><br />
[[Image:Rim2Rim Hiking Plan 1.png|1100px]]<br></br><br />
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==== Leg 1 ====<br />
As you can see from the above, I'm assuming a decent pace on the downward side of the canyon, about 3 MPH. We'll start down the '''North Kaibab Trail''' and should be at the '''Supai Tunnel''' (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''1'''</span>) in about 30 minutes (4:30 am) where I plan our first short (~10 min) break.</br><br />
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Another hour down the trail should find us at '''Roaring Springs''' ('''<span style="color:#FF0000">2</span>''', about 5:45 am), with our first short snack/meal break (~15 min). It's super important to replace your electrolytes and keep your energy up, and so even though I'm pretty keto-adapted I do plan to eat some and take LMNT electrolytes along the way.</br><br />
[[Image:Rim2Rim NK to Roaring Springs.png|1100px]]</br></br><br />
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==== Leg 2 ====<br />
Leg two will see us to the '''Manzanita Rest Area''' in about another 15 minutes, by about 6:15 am, or just before sunrise. We'll take another quick break here (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''3'''</span>).</br><br />
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We then continue on to '''Cottonwood Campground''' about 45 minutes later (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''4'''</span>), for another quick water and stretch break. </br><br />
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We should then be on to '''Ribbon Falls''' (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''5'''</span>) in another 45 minutes for a water break, marking the 1/2 point of our hike by about 8:00 am.</br><br />
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[[Image:Rim2Rim Roaring to Ribbon.png|1100px]]</br></br><br />
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==== Leg 3 ====<br />
Another 5.2 miles, or about 40 minutes, will see us at the famous '''Phantom Ranch''' (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''6'''</span>) at about 11 am where we'll break for our lunch mean and longer 30 minute rest. For these flatter sections, I'm assuming a conservative 2 MPH pace just so we don't burn ourselves out - I think we might do better. We should be at Phantom Ranch before 11 AM, which will take us through '''The Box''', the hottest section in the canyon.</br><br />
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Our next stop will be the '''River Resthouse''' (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''7'''</span>) just under an hour later, for another quick water break. We should be at the River Resthouse just after noon, and be heading on before 12:30 PM. This section will take us across the '''Colorado River''' on the '''Silver Bridge'''.</br><br />
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[[Image:Rim2Rim Ribbon to River Rest.png|1100px]]</br></br><br />
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==== Leg 4 ====<br />
Then on to '''Havasupai (was Indian) Garden''' (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''8'''</span>) by about 2 PM, for our last longer "meal" break of about 30 minutes, before we start the challenging uphill sections to the '''South Rim'''.</br><br />
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Finally we start up to the '''3 Mile Resthouse''' (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''9'''</span>), which I'm assuming about 1.5 MPH pace to reach, and over an hour of hiking uphill for a break, arriving about quarter till 4 pm. .</br><br />
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[[Image:Rim2Rim River to 3 Mile.png|1100px]]</br></br><br />
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==== Leg 5 ====<br />
Next we move on to '''Mile and a Half Resthouse''' (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''10'''</span>) for a short break approximately an hour later, by about 5 PM before starting the final climb.</br><br />
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From there the only stop is the '''Bright Angel Trailhead''' on the '''South Rim''' (<span style="color:#FF0000">'''11'''</span>), where I'm calculating an hour and a half, and again hopefully finishing just before sunset at 6:20 PM.</br><br />
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[[Image:Rim2Rim 3Mile to Bright Angel.png|1100px]]</br></br><br />
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=== Fly Home ===<br />
Then we go home, victoriuos!<br/><br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color:#FF0000">======>>>> [[Hiking Gear]]</span></div>Bferrellhttp://wiki.bdfserver.com/index.php/Rim2Rim_HikeRim2Rim Hike2023-12-02T22:24:42Z<p>Bferrell: /* Check out the Gear! */</p>
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<div>My buddy John and I are going to hike the Grand Canyon, Rim-to-Rim, in 2024. I plan to document why, the preparations, and that experience here.<br />
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== Pre-2023 ==<br />
[[Image:2023 weight chart.jpg|right|300px]]I started my keto/weight loss journey a bit over three years ago. Elizabeth had been going "stealth-keto" for awhile, and had lost a fair amount of weight, in combination with some walking around our neighborhood. In late spring 2020, during the Covid pandemic "lockdowns" (we really only 'stayed home' for a couple of weeks to 'flatten the curve'), while we were sent to work from home by our employers, she started to share more about keto. <br />
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She started making me and her parents keto meals, which were always tasty, and with the walking my weight was coming down. I asked if she could help me find keto-friendly foods at a few of my favorite restaurants, so I could keep keto when I did go back to the office (and started having lunch out with my coworkers) again. She did, and we came up with a handful of options and I started tracking my progress in Excel. Over the course of 2020 I went from over 216 lbs (from a previous high of nearly 250) to about 170 lbs. <br />
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That fall work sponsored a 30 day 'walking challenge' to help keep folks healthy while working from home, and during that I achieved 1 million steps! I kept keto, only take a week approximately every 3 or 4 months, for a vacation/trip or my birthday or major holiday, and my health greatly improved. My weight was down, as well as A1C and blood pressure, and all of my bloodwork looked great.<br />
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== 2023 ==<br />
=== Summer/Fall 2023 ===<br />
[[Image:gregory-maven-1676572827.jpg|right|300px]]Sometime in mid 2023 (I think we visited he and his wife at their home in July), I mentioned to my buddy John that I'd been walking a ton, and that I recently started [https://www.ruckformiles.com/guides/what-is-rucking/ rucking] - I'd gotten a backpack and some plate weights, in 10 lbs increments, and had added this extra difficulty to my daily walks. I thought it was really starting to energize my exercise routine, and my weight, which since I'd started in 2020 had bounced from a low of 150, but at times would creep as high as 190, was again on a steady downward trajectory. He mentioned that he and his wife Tammy had hiked the Grand Canyon the previous year, and said it was really really cool... and he showed me his backpack.<br />
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That really got me interested in hiking/backpacking. I had never seen a 'real' backpack before, the kind that have a waist-belt to transfer the weight of the pack mostly onto your hips. I'd been using a pretty standard book-bag style pack, and it wasn't particularly comfortable. He shared some websites (like [https://hikingguy.com/ the hiking guy's], and told me all about the Grand Canyon, hiking down, staying at Phantom Ranch, and hiking back up the next day. It sounded awesome.<br />
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=== October 2023 ===<br />
[[Image:Coulee 20 112813_black-10.jpg|right|300px]]Over the next several weeks we started talking about getting out and doing some hikes together. I ended up getting a Mystery Ranch 20L day pack (the [https://www.mysteryranch.com/coulee-20-pack Coulee 20]) and started using it for my rucking. John and I started sharing tips on keto means, on how best to fast, and how our walks and other exercises were going. He started asking me if I thought I might want to to a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hike sometime. I thought I might, but it sounded pretty challenging. I started to do longer walks with my pack to see if I thought that was even remotely possible.<br />
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We started to hike a bit together, mostly at [https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/caesar-creek-state-park Caesar's Creek State Park], on the [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ohio/caesar-creek-state-park-perimeter-loop-trail Perimeter Trail], and he thought "you're ready for the Grand Canyon now!". I was pretty sure that wasn't true, but we started talking seriously about doing Rim-to-Rim. We decided to bring our wives along, his to hike and mine to support and encourage us, and we picked a date. It would be the week of my birthday, 2024, to avoid the worst of the crowds, to get the best (lower overall) temperatures, and still have water available on trail. We booked rooms on the North Rim to start, and South Rim to finish. Elizabeth would shuttle across while we were hiking. The plan was hatched, and starting Sunday the 22nd of September 2024, I would meet destiny.<br />
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=== November 2023 ===<br />
In November I joined the [https://www.cincynature.org/ Cincinnati Nature Center], and started hiking their longish trails, mostly the [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ohio/rowe-woods-perimeter-trail perimeter] one. This is a really nice 'club', though it's fairly busy, the trails are nice, and it's well maintained. I also started hiking some of the Germantown [https://www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/germantown/ Five Rivers Metro Parks] near Dayton. I really enjoyed their [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ohio/germantown-metropark-orange-trail orange trail] perimeter loop, but I didn't like the Twin Valley Trail [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ohio/orange-loop-trail orange trail] nearly as much. <br />
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Between these three major locations, I started hiking longer distances, going 15, then 20, then 23 miles per visit until I developed a nasty toenail infection that put me off-trail for a bit. I kept walking nearly everyday, though, 10+ miles, and started watching YouTube and movies, and listening to books about the various long-distance through hiking trails in America (The [https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm AT], [https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/ PCT], and [https://continentaldividetrail.org/ CDT] primarily).<br />
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=== The Plan / Itinerary ===<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color:#FF0000">======>>>> [[Rim2Rim_Itinerary|Itinerary and Hiking Plan]]</span><br />
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==== My Book List ====<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/My-First-Summer-in-the-Sierra-Audiobook/B006PFY9YW?eac_link=lONbBemuHrQu&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B006PFY9YW&qid=kYogLfb4fR&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_kYogLfb4fR&sr=1-1 My First Summer in the Sierra]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Walk-in-the-Woods-Audiobook/B0091J9AQQ?eac_link=66cGN2PN8W8H&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B0091J9AQQ&qid=Tupdsg1rhs&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_Tupdsg1rhs&sr=1-1 A Walk in the Woods]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Wild-Audiobook/B0079LB0BG?eac_link=Db0WgVbAG2jD&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B0079LB0BG&qid=htm0jXRSYT&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_htm0jXRSYT&sr=1-1 Wild]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Grandma-Gatewoods-Walk-Audiobook/B00QL2QLS6?eac_link=xxIai628N58F&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B00QL2QLS6&qid=7ybdYqlyfs&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_7ybdYqlyfs&sr=1-1 Grandma Gatewood's Walk]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Hiking-Through-Audiobook/B017Y8L03G?eac_link=G4kHY9X6DWN3&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B017Y8L03G&qid=SyMRzsoBAG&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_SyMRzsoBAG&sr=1-1 Hiking Through]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/North-Audiobook/B07BLMT7Z7?eac_link=UxaTXGwqnkO3&ref=web_search_eac_asin_5&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B07BLMT7Z7&qid=xkF1qh8rpe&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_xkF1qh8rpe&sr=1-5 North]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Appalachian-Trail-Myths-The-Ugalu-Pamola-Audiobook/B07CPZV812?eac_link=kO5wTOExYhil&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B07CPZV812&qid=bqZeNrsXZ5&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_bqZeNrsXZ5&sr=1-1 Appalachian Trail Myths]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Take-a-Hike-A-Long-Walk-on-the-Appalachian-Trail-Audiobook/B07HYD6ZXL?eac_link=6lRBgUNa5ifX&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B07HYD6ZXL&qid=NpBFnsbXJM&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_NpBFnsbXJM&sr=1-1 Take a Hike!]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Lost-in-the-Wild-Audiobook/B07BQX2TK5?eac_link=ejVSF6aOePaH&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B07BQX2TK5&qid=fJebwpAtCE&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_fJebwpAtCE&sr=1-1 Lost in the Wild]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Backpacking-with-the-Saints-Audiobook/1515946029?eac_link=mEP2R5XZSSX7&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=1515946029&qid=1D6E4N6xTP&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_1D6E4N6xTP&sr=1-1 Backpacking with the Saints]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Blissters-Audiobook/1977336841?eac_link=eCJ9ZmZbF0uM&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=1977336841&qid=nORTiJ3YQJ&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_nORTiJ3YQJ&sr=1-1 Bliss(ters)]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Journey-in-Between-A-Thru-Hiking-Adventure-on-El-Camino-de-Santiago-Audiobook/B07ST68P9J?eac_link=JE7vzCP6g2ub&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B07ST68P9J&qid=L7NXbFiFqm&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_L7NXbFiFqm&sr=1-1 The Journey in Between]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Becoming-Odyssa-Audiobook/1684574285?eac_link=Lrgw0MoS2k5b&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=1684574285&qid=aA3o4tSOsU&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_aA3o4tSOsU&sr=1-1 Becoming Odyssa]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/To-the-Woods-A-Journey-Along-the-Appalachian-Trail-Audiobook/1662121377?eac_link=s88wN4Y6SvgU&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=1662121377&qid=IZxaKN9ysI&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_IZxaKN9ysI&sr=1-1 To the Woods]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Balancing-on-Blue-Audiobook/B08LHCY3CT?eac_link=3L0XbfLlGYOW&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B08LHCY3CT&qid=s9FZEybmfX&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_s9FZEybmfX&sr=1-1 Balancing on Blue]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Journeys-North-Audiobook/1799936562?eac_link=MGWmKS0vuxCJ&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=1799936562&qid=I8kg9zVtDs&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_I8kg9zVtDs&sr=1-1 Journeys North]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Divided-Audiobook/B09GL86RN7?eac_link=z4Npiy4VTY2F&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B09GL86RN7&qid=nwT8g9AUlw&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_nwT8g9AUlw&sr=1-1 Divided]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Mud-Rocks-Blazes-Audiobook/1665074469?qid=1701572086&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=5BAV07GT4WEZWYM5W337&pageLoadId=8BjQbO0mT9EqBZKQ&ref_plink=not_applicable&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c Mud, Rocks, Blazes]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Lost-on-Purpose-Audiobook/1705281842?eac_link=xQDUwHwVoeLr&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=1705281842&qid=djysKzvKc1&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_djysKzvKc1&sr=1-1 Lost on Purpose]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Appalachian-Trail-Audiobook/0358449413?eac_link=BRd601FDjyQt&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=0358449413&qid=ycAyWJUTgZ&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_ycAyWJUTgZ&sr=1-1 The Appalachian Trail]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Hike-the-Appalachian-Trail-Audiobook/B075RKJ1ZC?eac_link=BG9amVELRXST&ref=web_search_eac_asin_2&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B075RKJ1ZC&qid=XkHorJ9d75&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_XkHorJ9d75&sr=1-2 How to Hike the Appalachian Trail]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Biking-Across-America-Audiobook/B0777FJSH7?eac_link=njvcRxmxqDsy&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B0777FJSH7&qid=Cm2FenbTmN&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_Cm2FenbTmN&sr=1-1 Biking Across America]<br />
* https://www.audible.com/pd/Trespassing-Across-America-Audiobook/B01DWMNMUW?eac_link=DtecgKsctstK&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B01DWMNMUW&qid=fOppLpNqIO&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_fOppLpNqIO&sr=1-1 Trespassing Across America]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Overexposed-Audiobook/B01M08DDY0?eac_link=d6HpUcb5vMKC&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B01M08DDY0&qid=vFzwLBqoUh&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_vFzwLBqoUh&sr=1-1 Overexposed]<br />
* [https://www.audible.com/pd/Pushing-North-Audiobook/B09C7MQWQ5?eac_link=bqrGBhPzpAvy&ref=web_search_eac_asin_2&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B09C7MQWQ5&qid=uj8kkZN7He&eac_id=137-3770194-9144825_uj8kkZN7He&sr=1-2 Pushing North]<br />
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==== My Movies List ====<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450968/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_0_q_Appalachian%2520Impressions Appalachian Impressions]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2305051/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Wild Wild]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1178665/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_A%2520Walk%2520in%2520the%2520Woods A Walk in the Woods]<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiVbB7Pf2lY It is the People]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4360234/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_Only%2520the%2520Essential Only the Essential]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0424758/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_0_q_2000%2520Miles%2520to%2520Maine 2000 Miles to Maine]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Into%2520the%2520Wild Into the Wild]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3227210/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Walking%2520the%2520Great%2520Divide Walking the Great Divide]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1542344/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_127%2520Hours 127 Hours]<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIvyuazEoaw As It Happens]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2944198/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Backcounty Backcountry]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8608620/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_8_nm_0_q_Made%2520to%2520be%2520Broken Made to be Broken]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3892172/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Leave%2520no%2520Trace Leave no Trace]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9441394/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_0_q_Barbarian%2520Utopia Barbarian Utopia]<br />
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=== December 2023 ===<br />
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== Check out the Gear! ==<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color:#FF0000">======>>>> [[Hiking Gear]]</span><br><br><br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color:#FF0000">======>>>> [[Audio Visual Gear]]</span><br />
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== 2024 ==<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;======>>>> [[2024_Rim2Rim|Go to 2024 Entries]]</div>Bferrell