Load: 20 lbs
The route: easiest possible 5.5-mile hike I could find, the C&O Canal Towpath between Noland's Ferry (complete with a sign declaring that Washington frequently used to cross there) and the Calico Rocks hiker/biker campsite
The gear.
The towpath.
The Potomac River.
The campsite.
The results: It took until mile 3 to dial in the pack adjustments (and then it felt GREAT) and until mile 5 to decide I should probably carry a supply of ibuprofen on this backpacking trip for my bum left upper back, which, as usual, acted up when subjected to any labor whatsoever.
I thought that was a photo of Beth at first!
ReplyDeleteI am SO excited by this post! A pack, a load and a hike -- awesome. Worked on our route today -- will post soon.
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