“A traverse is no easy hike. We’ll need two or three days” I took a bite with a resounding crunch. It was a juicy apple alright. I wiped my chin. “I’ll put something together.” I said.
When summer arrives and backpacking season begins, weight control, both my own and what I carry is paramount. Every ounce matters in the thru-hikers religion, and I worship at that altar when gearing up for a multi-day hike.