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Re: [pct-l] A question...
- Subject: Re: [pct-l] A question...
- From: "Mike \"Snoop\" Paton" <snoop@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:00:57 -0500
Tim Kearns Asked:
>1). Sleep. I can never seem to get a good night sleep when on trail. Any
>suggestions or ideas
If you have difficulty sleeping on hard surfaces, you might want to
compromise some extra weight for a therm-a-rest. They make them as light as
under a pound, and you can inflate to your desirable thickness. Also, I
found I don't get much sleep during the first few days of a long distance
hike. You'll find you'll sleep better after the 3rd to 5th day. Is there a
problem that doesn't allow you to sleep well (too cold, warm, etc.)?
>2). Food. Do any of you have
>suggestions for food that you have found which works well and is
>remotely appealing? Just give a suggestion or two.
My personal favorites: Try other bulk pasta with various Cup-a-Soups for
flavor. If pasta isn't appealing, try one of the many Lipton rice dinners.
Can of tuna with a pack of Mayo and relish on pita bread. Peanut butter on
bagels. Mac-n-Cheese with pepperoni. Now these are not by any means a
fancy meal, but they are lightweight, and easy and fast to make after a long
day of hiking.
-= s =-
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