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With a rough estimate how much would it cost me to walk the entire Appalachian Trail?
I’m young and in great shape, and planning on hiking the trail as fast and cheap as possible. I’m counting on completing the trail in about 3 months. I’m guessing I’m gonna need the following: backback, bivi, sleeping bag, clothes, food, compass, first aid kit, palm pilot(for taking pics, listening to music, and using as a trail journal), compact camping stove, cookware, small survival kit, knife, fire starter, water bladder w/ hose, and a water purification system, oh and maybe one of those portable shower things. Do you think I need a portable shower thing, what else did I forget? How often are their resupply points to buy more food and stuff(i don’t want to mail anything)? How much should it cost me if I don’t buy anything along the way except resupply, and It takes me 3 months to complete?
You don’t need a portable shower thing, although it would be a luxury. If you are serious about hiking the trail, you don;t need to ask us on Yahoo! Answers. You need to sit down with a map and a couple of guidebooks and plot your course and your daily mileage. This is especially important since you plan on blazing through it as fast as possible. As for cost, if you resupply yourself by sending to post offices on the route, eat cheap (lots of ramen and no restaurants and motels on the way), you can probably get it done for $1200 or so (not including postage for your resupply packs or your equipment).
But from what I’ve read, most people like to really carb up during their excursions into towns and eat really big meals at restaurants. I’d suggest that you do that at least once every two weeks. And sleep in a real bed and give your body at least a day, if not two, to recover. You are young and in shape, but lots of things can happen out on the trail like shin splints, sprained knees and ankles, bad falls. You might think the side trips to nearby towns will slow you down, but they may give your body the boost it needs to continue the torrid pace you want to set.
my water purification kit
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Reliance Products PUR Clean Drinking Water Kit $21.00 Drinking water kit includes everything you need for clean andfresh tasting water for your family’s outdoor and emergencydrinking water needs. Includes: mixing container, storagecontainer, stirring wand, cotton filter cloth, packet opener,3 PUR Purifier of Water packets. This kit has beenspecifically designed to aid in the mixing and preparation ofwater using PUR purifier of Water, ensuring you hav… |
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Datrex Emergency Water Pouches Case of 64 for Survival Kits, Disaster Supplies, 5 Year Shelf Life $14.29 Datrex® Emergency Water Pouches Case of 64 Case of 64 – 125 ml (4.227 oz.) Pouches |
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Mayday 4 Person Deluxe Emergency Honey Bucket Kit $74.00 This four (4) person kit includes: 1 Honey Bucket w/Lid, 4 2400-Calorie Food Bars, 4 Solar Blankets, 24 Pouches of Water, 4 Dust Masks, 4 Ponchos, 1 12-Pack of Liners, 6 Wet Naps, 1 12-hour Light Stick, 1 T-5 Chemical Toilet Disinfectant, 1 Roll of Duct Tape, 1 Gas & Water Shut Off Tool, 1 Pry Bar, 1 54-Piece First Aid Kit, 1 Dynamo Flashlight/Radio, 1 Pair of Gloves, 1 Utility Knife, 1 Whistle an… |
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Water Filter Straw, Frontier Emergency Water Filter System for Emergency Disaster Preparedness, Survival Kits, Survival Packs, Survival Gear, Camping, $14.25 FRONTIER Emergency Water Filter System The ideal “just in case” filter straw for emergency use when traveling, hiking and fishing. Ideal as a backup filter for multi-day backpacking trips. The Frontier Filter can be used to drink from any bottle or cup, or directly from water sources. Removes contaminates down to 2 microns in size including wide spread pathogens such as giardia, cryptosporidium an… |
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Sawyer PointOne Squeeze Water Filter System $48.99 The Sawyer Squeeze Filter is the lightest and most versatile filtration system on the market. With a total field weight of 3 ounces and ability to roll up, it takes up virtually no space in your pack. This product includes 3 pouches (0.5 liter, 1 liter, and 2 liters) that can be reused hundreds of times. A larger 2-liter capacity bag is also available. The Squeeze filter is perfect for trav… |
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Katadyn Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter $89.95 The Vario combines individual efficiency with the simplest possible handling. The technology it uses consists of three filter levels: a high-performance glass fiber filter, a ceramic pre-filter that can be adjusted indiv… |
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Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter $69.95 The best-selling Katadyn Hiker just got better with the Hiker Pro Microfilter. The lightweight and easy-to-use design make the Hiker/Hiker Pro the best choice for all-around use. The unique, pleated cartridge design provides fast and easy pumping, and it’s convenient and handy for 1-2 persons while hiking or trekking. The Hiker Pro adds the following features to the original Hiker: Removable filt… |
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Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets $4.11 An iodine based tablet that works on all bacteriologically impure water. One bottle contains 50 tablets and will purify 25 to 50 quarts of water, depending on source of water…. |
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MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter $54.50 The MiniWorks EX microfilter is MSR’s worldwide best-selling microfilter, delivering long-lasting, field-maintainable water filtration in demanding environments. Engineered for frequent and heavy use, it utilizes the company’s workhorse Marathon EX carbon/ceramic element to ensure clean, reliable, and taste-free water. Thanks to its innovative AirSpring Accumulator, it’s capable of pumping one lit… |
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Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filter System $7.99 Emergency or back-up filter for traveling, hiking and fishing. The filter can be used to drink from any bottle or cup or directly from water sources. Removes contaminants down to 2 microns in size including pathogens such as giardia, cryptosporidium and large bacteria. Can filter up to 20 gallons depending on water clarity. Comes with filter and straw…. |