More Backpacking Questions You Might Be Too Embarrassed To Ask
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Date: 2020-08-18
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lyraface
I d definitely take my CPAP on something like the Camino where I can plug it in. Absolutely worth the weight for me. Even though it s silent I m not sure I could do hostels with others since I find it so humiliating though. I can t decide whether it s worth it to get a battery powered one for short treks since money is pretty tight but I m desperate to do the PCT and considering surgery to restructure my jaw and open my airway just so that I can live my dream. It s extreme but sleep apnea is horrible to live with. Lots of people don t seem to understand its impact and joke about it like it s a fat, old man s disease and tell us to just lose weight. I ve had sleep apnea all of my life despite being athletic, playing competitive sport, running a marathon and having an eating disorder. Weight loss isn t the answer for so many of us.
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I d definitely take my CPAP on something like the Camino where I can plug it in. Absolutely worth the weight for me. Even though it s silent I m not sure I could do hostels with others since I find it so humiliating though. I can t decide whether it s worth it to get a battery powered one for short treks since money is pretty tight but I m desperate to do the PCT and considering surgery to restructure my jaw and open my airway just so that I can live my dream. It s extreme but sleep apnea is horrible to live with. Lots of people don t seem to understand its impact and joke about it like it s a fat, old man s disease and tell us to just lose weight. I ve had sleep apnea all of my life despite being athletic, playing competitive sport, running a marathon and having an eating disorder. Weight loss isn t the answer for so many of us.
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Randy
Been binge watching your videos, Dixie. I ve thru-hiked the tiny Northville-Placid and Cranberry Lake 50 trails in New York s Adirondacks, and been section hiking Vermont s Long Trail and the NY/NJ Long Path, all solo as a gal in my 40s/50s. I ve read Bill Bryson and AWOL and the Barefoot Sisters AT thru hike accounts with a vague dream that maybe when I retire (2024) I could do that too. But in watching you, for the first time I am believing. I REALLY CAN do that. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration you give that makes quarantine a little more bearable and gives a reason to hope.
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Been binge watching your videos, Dixie. I ve thru-hiked the tiny Northville-Placid and Cranberry Lake 50 trails in New York s Adirondacks, and been section hiking Vermont s Long Trail and the NY/NJ Long Path, all solo as a gal in my 40s/50s. I ve read Bill Bryson and AWOL and the Barefoot Sisters AT thru hike accounts with a vague dream that maybe when I retire (2024) I could do that too. But in watching you, for the first time I am believing. I REALLY CAN do that. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration you give that makes quarantine a little more bearable and gives a reason to hope.
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Nate
Dogs from decades ago still show up in my dreams, sorry for your loss.
Snot Rockets and Farts? I'm 65 it was time to deal with this kind of stuff, if I wanted to continue to hike and climb into my old age. I just started a full factory reset: quit morning coffee, instead it's squeezed lemon juice in warm water, exercises, squats, meditation, will add Tumeric into lemon drink eventually. Easy does it on this kind of stuff! Having just quit coffee, coffee enema is on tap and much more, I'm going for it at this age.
Kilt? I don't care how efficient they are, not happening with me.
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Dogs from decades ago still show up in my dreams, sorry for your loss.
Snot Rockets and Farts? I'm 65 it was time to deal with this kind of stuff, if I wanted to continue to hike and climb into my old age. I just started a full factory reset: quit morning coffee, instead it's squeezed lemon juice in warm water, exercises, squats, meditation, will add Tumeric into lemon drink eventually. Easy does it on this kind of stuff! Having just quit coffee, coffee enema is on tap and much more, I'm going for it at this age.
Kilt? I don't care how efficient they are, not happening with me.
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Mr2greys
I suspect the Live to work mantra is going to take a back seat after the whole pandemic is done. One of the things that is going to have to change in the meantime is people who would come to work sick is going to be strongly discouraged.
I was fortunate when I was laid off from my first high tech job that I learned two things:
1. There is no loyalty in business and that if they need to dump people it becomes quite evident.
2. A job should be the means to do what you want not be what you want to do
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I suspect the Live to work mantra is going to take a back seat after the whole pandemic is done. One of the things that is going to have to change in the meantime is people who would come to work sick is going to be strongly discouraged.
I was fortunate when I was laid off from my first high tech job that I learned two things:
1. There is no loyalty in business and that if they need to dump people it becomes quite evident.
2. A job should be the means to do what you want not be what you want to do
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Walter
Looking for companions to hike with? Try a club like the Appalachian Mountain Club in the east or Sierra Club in the west. Both have club wide and area publications you can advertise in. You can also attend club group hikes and canvas for partners. University clubs may also let you advertise for a partner(s, even if you are not a student. Above all, recommend you go on several relatively long trips with someone before you commit to a long trail like the Appalachian Trail. Laboring the obvious here.
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Looking for companions to hike with? Try a club like the Appalachian Mountain Club in the east or Sierra Club in the west. Both have club wide and area publications you can advertise in. You can also attend club group hikes and canvas for partners. University clubs may also let you advertise for a partner(s, even if you are not a student. Above all, recommend you go on several relatively long trips with someone before you commit to a long trail like the Appalachian Trail. Laboring the obvious here.
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mark
As far as CPAPs and hiking go. Check with your sleep doctor on the results of your sleep study. In my case we found that my sleep apnea is positional and as long as I stay off my back I'm fine. So for backpacking I carry a simple little, very light, device that keeps me off my back while I sleep. Yes, the CPAP is still a better solution but for my backpacking this was a more than satisfactory solution for me and I have not had any complaints about my snoring while on group trips.
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As far as CPAPs and hiking go. Check with your sleep doctor on the results of your sleep study. In my case we found that my sleep apnea is positional and as long as I stay off my back I'm fine. So for backpacking I carry a simple little, very light, device that keeps me off my back while I sleep. Yes, the CPAP is still a better solution but for my backpacking this was a more than satisfactory solution for me and I have not had any complaints about my snoring while on group trips.
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Jon
With regard to crossing creeks with shoes on, I find the humidity to be a big factor when deciding my approach. Wet shoes and socks in an arid climate like the Sierra will be dry in 1-2 hours so I walk right through water. On the other hand, when I'm hiking in the Midwest where 80% humidity is common it can take all day for shoes/socks to dry. I'm much more likely to take them off in that situation to avoid discomfort and blisters.
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With regard to crossing creeks with shoes on, I find the humidity to be a big factor when deciding my approach. Wet shoes and socks in an arid climate like the Sierra will be dry in 1-2 hours so I walk right through water. On the other hand, when I'm hiking in the Midwest where 80% humidity is common it can take all day for shoes/socks to dry. I'm much more likely to take them off in that situation to avoid discomfort and blisters.
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Chopper
Having used a CPAP along the PCT trail in sections i will recommend taking a nasal saline spray with you as your sinuses can get pretty dry after maybe 3 days. Back in i think 2004-6 when doing this my CPAP gear weight in at about 8 pounds but was worth it for me as it would last for about 5 days. My heart tends to try and stop at night otherwise and that really sucks the next day!
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Having used a CPAP along the PCT trail in sections i will recommend taking a nasal saline spray with you as your sinuses can get pretty dry after maybe 3 days. Back in i think 2004-6 when doing this my CPAP gear weight in at about 8 pounds but was worth it for me as it would last for about 5 days. My heart tends to try and stop at night otherwise and that really sucks the next day!
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Leo
I had severe sleep apnea. I could never keep the mask on for more than a few hours. I had Maxillomandibular advancement surgery and had the best result possible and was cured of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. They just chop your upper and lower jawbones off and move them a bit forward. I guess that is the ultralight option. A great side effect for nearby campers is I can no longer snore.
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I had severe sleep apnea. I could never keep the mask on for more than a few hours. I had Maxillomandibular advancement surgery and had the best result possible and was cured of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. They just chop your upper and lower jawbones off and move them a bit forward. I guess that is the ultralight option. A great side effect for nearby campers is I can no longer snore.
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