Archive for May, 2009

  • Matt mentioned in a blog post that he estimated the total elevation gain of the BMT to be around 50,000 feet.  That is a big number.  Spreading it across almost...

    73,247 reasons to be scared

    Matt mentioned in a blog post that he estimated the total elevation gain of the BMT to be around 50,000 feet.  That is a big number.  Spreading it across almost...

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  • Matt posted up his incredibly light, home-made kit over at his blog. See below for my slightly heavier commercial one. (listed top to bottom, and left to right) compass +...

    Detailed BMT Gear List

    Matt posted up his incredibly light, home-made kit over at his blog. See below for my slightly heavier commercial one. (listed top to bottom, and left to right) compass +...

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  • I just finished packing food for the BMT speedpacking adventure and the stats are in: 12.5 pounds and 21,000 calories.  That only works out to 1,680 calories per pound, which...

    BMT Food

    I just finished packing food for the BMT speedpacking adventure and the stats are in: 12.5 pounds and 21,000 calories.  That only works out to 1,680 calories per pound, which...

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  • I’m working on finalizing my gear and supplies for the upcoming BMT fastpack.  After the first round, my pack weighs 6.5 pounds.  This includes the pack itself, shelter, rain gear,...

    6.5 pounds base weight

    I’m working on finalizing my gear and supplies for the upcoming BMT fastpack.  After the first round, my pack weighs 6.5 pounds.  This includes the pack itself, shelter, rain gear,...

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