ET's Info-Stew

This was another thru-hike trip going 26 miles over seven nights (turned out to be six nights) at over 10,000 feet. I was in full-fledge ultralight mode, having sewn a better backpack and more revolutionary, a sleeping quilt. The constant sun, level of effort at high elevation, and lack of sleep due to the use of the quilt made this a much harder trip than any of my previous trips. I learned the value of moderation when it comes to gear. That is, there are some comforts worth having at the expense of trail weight.

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