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Ashley and I decided we were going to go for a hike in Cherokee National Forest and then spend the night out. While we were at it I wanted to do my PSK challenge entry. So my idea for the challenge was that I was only allowed to take what I had in the car. What I carried with me was my Maxpedition bottle holder kit, 2 knives made for me by Mark Wohlwend, and a green army issue wool blanket. Inside the blanket was wrapped a small blanket for Gunner to sleep on, and a wild edible plant book that I found tucked under my seat. Since Ashley was coming with me She carried whatever she felt she would need to be comfortable. I am beginning to think that she considers bringing me and my gear along as part of her planning process. I would hate to be her if we ever got separated, but i don't mind as long as she has a good time. She also packed from the car, but items like the Sierra Designs UL tarp she brought with are not always in the car so I didn't want to include them. I was going to carry my ENO hammock, but she asked for it (I think i am just gonna buy her one). For food I had a sandwich size baggy full of cashews and a couple packs of oatmeal tucked away in my bottle kit. Ash received a large shopping bag full of goodies from my mom as we were leaving the house (of which i am happy to say that while it was difficult, I did not eat any of the contents). Anyway I figured it would rain a little. There was only a 30% chance, but it has been raining at least a little bit every day this summer. I may have underestimated the rain a little, but I blame the weatherman
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So we set out for our little adventure
Its about a 40 minute drive from my parents house to where we got on the trail
We set of as soon as we got everything ready to go.
We did just about 6 miles before we got back to the car and started to set up camp.
Came across these guys while on the trail
Starting to make camp....about 3 min before the heavens open up.
the clouds moved in and made it dark quick
Then the rain started...:grumpy:
Gunner doesn't like the rain very much
Poring rain...need a fire...no prob. I think this was the wettest fire I have ever started.
We ended up calling the trip later that night. Ash was going to sleep in the car with Gunner and I was gonna sleep in my hammock and tarp shelter, But Ash was limping around. I think she strained her groin on the hike, but she knows i hate it when she complains so she was just not saying anything. So, after I got her to tell me what was wrong I cooked up some oatmeal for us and then started packing up. I don't mind being miserable for a night, but I hate to force someone else to be miserable . Net time I will just go by my self. I will post up my next trip in the actual PSK challenge thread.
Hope you all enjoyed the pics, and thanks for reading.
Best,
.So we set out for our little adventure
Its about a 40 minute drive from my parents house to where we got on the trail
We set of as soon as we got everything ready to go.
We did just about 6 miles before we got back to the car and started to set up camp.
Came across these guys while on the trail
Starting to make camp....about 3 min before the heavens open up.
the clouds moved in and made it dark quick
Then the rain started...:grumpy:
Gunner doesn't like the rain very much
Poring rain...need a fire...no prob. I think this was the wettest fire I have ever started.
We ended up calling the trip later that night. Ash was going to sleep in the car with Gunner and I was gonna sleep in my hammock and tarp shelter, But Ash was limping around. I think she strained her groin on the hike, but she knows i hate it when she complains so she was just not saying anything. So, after I got her to tell me what was wrong I cooked up some oatmeal for us and then started packing up. I don't mind being miserable for a night, but I hate to force someone else to be miserable . Net time I will just go by my self. I will post up my next trip in the actual PSK challenge thread.
Hope you all enjoyed the pics, and thanks for reading.
Best,
