It’s hard to imagine our departure day is just a couple days away. Trying to get everything in order. I have a new pair of Hoka Speedgoats, I just need to use them on a long walk to make sure there are no issues. I thought that I had a hydration bladder for my pack – couldn’t find it. I probably tossed it as I am paranoid about mold growing in it. Thanks to Amazon, a new one was delivered yesterday.
I was going to use Gatorade for hydration but, I learned that, due to the high sugar content, it is a poor hydration alternative for a long hike. I am planning to pick up some hydration tabs today. I will also have to remember Sun Screen, Moleskin (for blisters), Shorts, Long Sleeve Hiking Shirt, Hiking Socks, Hat. Hmmm – probably forgetting a lot of stuff.
One bugaboo sitting on the horizon is the fact that TSA has not been paid due to the imbecilic posturing of our elected representatives. No politics here; they are all to blame. Heard on thing that I may do: some people are purchasing gift cards to give to TSA agents. I could get a stack and give them out as we traveled. My only concern is that I would not want any of them to get into trouble or think that I am bribing them to let me take contraband on a plane. If there is an issue, I will be drinking a lot of Starbucks,
My regimen has been to do my prep routine at the gym one day followed by a long walk the next. Yesterday my total mileage for the day was a little over ten miles. The long walk was a little over eight. Today I am taking a day off.
Backpacking Bill 