Ask Darwin Q&A #13 (Answers!)
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How did you meet Snuggles? onthetrail? :)
victorinox classic is a good choice for a lightweight knife/multi tool. It only weights 22g/0.8oz and has a knife, scissors, file, flat screwdriver, tweezers and a toothpick on it. the blade length is only 1.5in/38mm.
What did you do with your van while you hiked the AT? Thanks. Really enjoy your videos.
I'm eating up your videos! My question: How did you get your trail name?
big knife people are just.....
Agreed...
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Darwin
Agreed that AT is well beaten down and mostly well marked. However, one needs to be especially conscious of looking ahead for the next blaze when hiking the trail in the NY/NJ area in the "off-season" as fallen leaves and, later, snow will disguise that well-worn path pretty well.
Great advice! Never been through there in the "off-season".... Yet!
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Darwin
Another great video, full of good advice. I especially liked how you eliminated a lot of things to get you on the road. Also, I should know this, but the music? Title and author please?
Thanks a ton man! The song is called "What would your lover say?" and the band is Thunder Dreamer. Amazing band! Their new album drops May 26th.. Check out this new song off of it! ua-cam.com/video/1bqjvhoRkAY/v-deo.html
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Darwin
Good luck with your Etsy store. I never had any luck myself.
Thanks Steven! So far, so good.... Thanks for Watching!
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Darwin
Hey Darwin! What is the proper use of the term hiker trash? Who can say it and when and when is it offensive.
Hiker Trash, is when someone has hiked for a distance, and they stink of sweat (bacteria). I say it to any one whom, hikes long distance and stinks. LOL. Hiker Trash is a term used to describe hikers who have re-entered society without conforming to its standard of cleanliness. Alot of Transient people are commonly known as Hiker Trash.
Homeless people are not Hiker Trash.
Hey Darwin, I am a very large individual. I stand 6,5" and weigh 320lbs. Could you recommend a reasonable pack weight. Most of my gear purchases are to accommodate my longer frame and have been difficult to find lightweight gear . I'm starting my trail hike in March 2018. Thanks for your videos, I have learned a great deal of information.
Thanks, jealous of your life style!
Don't be jealous, get out there and make it your lifestyle too! Thanks for Watching!
Hike On,
Darwin
Hi Darwin! Recently stumbled upon your channel and I love your videos. I plan on hammock camping during my AT thru hike starting in March 2018. Advice on where to put my pack when I sleep at night?
Based on your experience with ZPacks bags and the experiences you have heard from other hikers, how fragile is Cuben for a pack vs. Dyneema. Would you recommend a Cuben bag like the Arc Blast?
Hey Darwin!
I'm hiking the AZT in segments this summer and was wondering if you found it necessary to use any bug/insect repellants while you were on the trail? I've done a few passages already and the flies get pretty hard to ignore at some points.
Thanks!
Pepper
Can you discuss the basics of hanging your food at night?
1) Simple technique how to hang food
2) How far from camp?
3) Do you do it every night?
Question: When do you decide to change and get new shoes?...is it when they start falling apart, or when they get uncomfortable for you?...do you use insoles, and if so...what brands do you use?
Hello from Norway :-)
How many km/ miles you guess, you already hiked? And what do you see yourself doing when you get "older" (50+)?
Thanks for the great answer man I appreciate it
No problem Hamthy727! Thanks for Watching!
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Darwin
Hey ! I am thinking of thru-hiking the pct next year I have my fair share of experience with hiking but the thing is I am only 18... Do you think I am too young to do it and if so at what age would you recommend I should do it?
9:50 There are several ountries (like Romania in Europe), where they charge you for hitchhikking. Just like on a bus. It’s sounds strange, i know, but this is the world.
Totally with you on mashed potatoes! Probably ProBars as well - hubby and I have used them for breakfast because they are easy to eat on the trail which lets us get out of camp quickly. Great videos.
During your hikes, did you and Snuggles ever split or did you always stick together? I imagine it's hard to always get along being together 24/7 for six months straight.
How much weight did you lose hiking the A.T? Thanks for you videos and keep up the great work!!
*Question*
1)Where do you see yourself in 5yrs and 10yrs.?
Will you still be *Thru Hiking* or will you settle for section hikes ?
2) Is there *business* to made in *Training newbie hikers* ? If so , will this
be in your future plans ? 🌲 🚶🏻 🌲 👣
Surprised you didn't mention tortillas for wraps of differing ingredients. That's one food item I eat every day on Trail.
And one more question, should the AT be my first long distance trail or should I look into others
do you use any products for your beard? Do you trim it every now and then and if so, do you do it yourself or go to a barber shop? does it itch?
Rakesh he answers this in the last one, I believe.
Rakesh he does nothing except brush occasionally with a wooden beard comb.
How do you chop firewood for a campfire without a knife or hatchet?
Love ProBars! fantastic and tons of calories for the weight
The SuperBerry Greens is unreal on the trail. Especially smothered in PB w/coffee for breakfast! mmmmm...
Hike On,
Darwin
Totally going to try the PB topping!
I'm 15 years old and I plan on hiking the AT straight out of high school in 2020 my question is regarding to how you mentaly prepared for the trail or the best way to mentaly prepare
Levi Cook hike
What is the easiest way to get permits and plan for thru hikes?
I’m considering a thru hike of the AT next summer. What tips can you give me about physically and mentally preparing myself.
Do you run into a lot of older hikers on the trail? Say 50yo or older.
thank you for yet another immensely informative video Darwin. Also, I just received the necklace I ordered from you and Snuggles' shop and it is beautiful. thank you again and happy trails.
Thanks Frederick! Glad you love it... leave us some feedback on the store if you don't mind!
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Darwin
Boom!
Bam!!!
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Darwin
thanks great advice
For someone who isn't able to take time off to thru hike the AT due to work or family obligations, which section would you suggest as a good introduction to the AT? Which month would be ideal so as not to conflict with NB or SB hikers?
Merci!
Bienvenue Denis ... Merci d'avoir regardé!
Randonnée,
Darwin
How did you pick your trail name?
max praught like any other nickname lol