Appalachian Trail






Well I am back home in Mississippi, but I am not done. I still have several miles to go in Maine, but I am going to do it with the leaf season. Most of the mountains are behind me and I feel comfortable that I can finish the trail with the extra weight of my Canon SLR and my lenses. I have been itching to do some night photography as well and with the lakes and dark skies I think I am going to have some great opportunities. In the meantime while I am home I am going to start posting some pictures and including a few stories of about my trip so far. I am also going to be talking to recruiters and reviewing job listings so that when I get back, hopefully, I will have something lined up.



Comments

Jason said…
9 degrees in a hammock. Brrrr!

What did you use to stay warm? From your other post with a pic of the setup, it looks like you didn't use an underquilt. Did you use a pad in the hammock? What type of bag? Did you just layer up and hope for the best?

Thanks.
August 29, 2009 at 9:34 AM
Time Outdoors said…
I just used the blue foam pad from Wal Mart and a 20 degree campmor bag. As you probably know, with a hammock you lose all your insulation underneath you because your bag is compressed. The pad provided plenty of insulation. I did end up replacing this pad for a thermorest one since the ones from walmart are open cell, they tend to hold moisture and extra weight. The 20 degree campmor bag is the best bag I have seen for the price. It truly is amazing.
August 29, 2009 at 5:43 PM
cassie said…
well howdy howdy !!!! you are home ?? omg !!! when did you get back ???
September 1, 2009 at 7:37 AM
Time Outdoors said…
Cassie, I am home but not done. I will be heading back late Sept to finish with the fall colors. I am enjoying my time home, but also looking forward to the rest of the journey.
September 1, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Anonymous said…
hey there -- just came across your blog again and saw this post. Are you and the others that were at SNP going to finish out together or just you alone? I have started a blog also, but only have one in there so far. Been taking so many photos this season that I am way behind on keeping my web site updated. http://larrywbrown.blogspot.com/

Did you get a lot of black bear photo opps on your journey?
September 9, 2009 at 2:17 PM
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