[at-l] Poles and Nomads

[hiker_00 at hotmail.com (Tim Woodworth)]

David,

I have both a Nomad and the poles.  Trekking poles are really a personal 
choice.   I use them now because I have to with my tent.  However, when I 
don’t take a tent, I still take the poles.  So there you go.

I saw your other post about the Quehanna trail.  It is funny that trail 
comes up again here.   A friend was just telling me about this trail on 
Friday.  This leads me to Pennsylvania hiking.  It is frankly too flat to 
need poles.  The most use I have had with Poles and PA hiking is stream 
crossing, (ever hiked the Susquehannock Trail), and rocky trails (eg the PA 
AT).   I have had the most use of my poles in Maine and Virginia but I take 
them with me always.

So, how was the Quehanna Trail?  I assume its ridge, valley, hemlock grove, 
mixed hardwood, beaver dam, ridge, valley, hemlock grove …..  I got bored on 
the Susquehannock trail, it reminded me too much of the NCT in PA and I have 
had all I want of that trail.  Time to get the heck out of the state (I live 
here!!).

As for the tent, at 2.5 lbs it’s very hard to beat for solo backpacking.  If 
I’m going to take a tent, this is the one.   I’ve been using it for three 
years and would buy it again.

Regards,

Tim (Shep)


PS.  Watch out for condensation in the Nomad.  Kurt says it’s not an issue.  
I don’t agree.  Ventilation is key.  Furthermore, I think trekking poles 
without straps are missing the point.

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