Quebec Run Hike

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Tent

11/19/2010 - 11/21/2010

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Prologue

Outfitting

A couple years ago I outfitted Ted with backpacking gear so he could go on a hike.  It consisted of a light-weight sleeping bag, a high-quality, lightweight tent, and a multi-day backpack.  For Christmas I got him a lightweight backpacking stove.  We made a footprint for the tent out of heavy plastic.  He already had a number of other small accessories, and had a good time on the hike.

Recently, it was Tom's turn.  And with Tom now preparing to go hiking with the rest of the troop, I decided it was time for me to get outfitted as well.  It has been 38 years since I was serious about backpacking.  I decided I should join the boys and really engage this activity.  With my recent work to get in better shape, this seems like a good way to celebrate.

Needless to say, outfitting two people at the same time was a little bit costly.  I was able to keep it reasonable for Tom since he'll grow out of his backpack and sleeping bag - no sense buying the killer gear when in a couple years he will need new stuff.  Still, I got him a great tent, and very good pack and sleeping bag.  I picked up a few other accessories as well, things that make hiking at least "comfortable".

For me, I could not stand the thought of sleeping on cold hard ground so I got an insulated, light weight pad, and a zero-degree bag.

Big Agnes Insulated Air Core PadThe North Face Snowshoe 0 Sleeping Bag

For the tent, I wanted a bit more room that the boys have - enough to get my bigger body and gear inside at night with a little bit of room to spare.  The Big Agnes Seedhouse Large was perfect.  Rather than spend a fortune on the footprint, I got the much cheaper and likely better All Weather Space Blanket.  I also took the advice of a few reviewers and got myself a few extra tent stakes.  I sat one evening and cut lanyards and tied them to the tend stakes so that I would have a handle to pull them out of the ground, using yellow cord to make it easier to find them.

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 TentBig Agnes Seedhouse SL2 TentBig Agnes Seedhouse SL2 TentBig Agnes Seedhouse SL2 TentREI Tri-Stake Tent StakeSpace All Weather Blanket

I wasn't going to get another stove but given how small they are and cooking for three might be difficult, I ended up getting one.  I picked up what I hope will be my last set of camping utensils.  We'll see.  I got a cheap aluminum plate, a stainless bowl, and a collapsible cup.  I also dug up my old canteen cups and brought them back into service with a good scrubbing to polish them up.

similar to Coleman Max Micro StoveSea to Summit Alpha Utensil SetAluminum Dinner Plate 9 InchMSR Mountain BowlSea to Summit X-Mug canteen cup

My old hiking pack is hanging in the garage.  But it was not particularly groundbreaking when I bought it 36 years ago.  I was sure I needed to update to a modern pack.  I was hugely impressed by the pack I bought because of how well it places the weight of the load on my back and hips.  Worlds apart from my old pack.  I got a couple links to secure stuff to the pack, and a rain cover for the pack, in bright orange so I don't have to wear an orange vest during hunting season.

Gregory Baltoro 70 PackGregory Baltoro 70 PackREI Duck's Back Rain Cover 80 LitersREI Versalink Large

The idea of having to drink water in the woods isn't new to me but a purifying system is.  The scoutmaster showed us one at a meeting and I decided that it made good sense to get one.  The unit I purchased as a pre-screen and a filter system that delivers pumped water.  I added some paper filters to pre-filter the water to keep the main filters cleaner.  For digging fire pits and cat holes I got a folding shovel.  A replica sold at Wal*Mart is five times less expensive and only an ounce lighter - perhaps it is less sturdy - we shall see...

Katadyn Hiker PRO Water FilterU-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel

We use way too many paper towels on campouts.  So I got us each a camp towel that we can wash and dry over and over.  That will eliminate the paper towel use and give us something to use instead.

REI Multi Towel Small TowelREI Multi Towel Small Towel

The thought of sitting on the ground was not very attractive.  This camp chair is very light and small, and turns out to be fairly comfortable to sit on.  We'll see how it works for the hike...

REI Trail Stool

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Muster

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Trail

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Epilogue

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