We seem to be developing a regular show segment, as once again we spent a lot of time discussing emails we have recently received. Other hikers email us stories about excellent trips they've been on or adventures they are putting together, and the material is just too good to keep to ourselves. Anytime we get some valuable information and good solutions to backpacking problems, we like to be able to spread that kind of worthwhile information around.
This week we were exposed to Minimus.biz, where you can purchase individual packets of anything you want (mayo, ketchup, jelly, etc.). You don't have to buy an entire case of something since they sell stuff one packet at a time. It's a really good resource for backpackers (and should keep you from having to raid the condiment bins at your local fast food joints).
We talked about food again, discussing FreezerBagCooking.com and her approach to dining on the trail. I talked about one of the recipes as an illustration for Golden of how her meals work, and I'll probably take one of her meals on the next hike. She also has several trail cooking videos on YouTube - they're worth checking out!
I'm also including several pictures that have been sent to me. Ken said we encouraged him so much to get on the trail, that he got some friends from church and put together a trip. He shared some pictures from that trip which we've included in this post. Kirk, originally from Georgia but now residing in Washington, also sent in some pics to share. The scenery in his pictures is nothing like The SouthEastern Backpackers have witnessed. Be sure to scroll to the end of the pictures. We talked on the show about the wood burning stove that Kirk invented and uses INSIDE his tarp to take the temperature on a 20 degree night up to 80! I've never seen anything like it and I've never heard of anything like it either. You've got to take a look!
Enjoy The Trail!
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