Day 14 Apr 15 Franklin NC
Day 14 Apr 15, Days Miles 5, AT Mile 85
We got off the trail for several reasons, first my back is killing me, I've played with my pack adjustments, repacked it several times to change the load and to try and eliminate the pack pushing a buckle into my back but at this point my back hurts. Also tomorrow is going to be thunder and lighting storm and rain all day and be in the 30s at night and wet is one thing but cold and wet not good, expecially since we were already wet! So we decided to get off and go to Franklin to dry our gear and clothes out and see if I can get help with my pack from the local outfitter Outdoor 76.
Went to a local motel that was recommended by a sobo hiker we met at the hostel but it isn't the best, local recommendations are not always the best method of selection I guess! This is my foot after a shower and just walking in the room!
Anyhow we went out to the local brewery The Lazy Hiker, great beer and meal from a food truck. Allagash was allowed inside the brewery, they very dog friendly down here!
After we got back I walked a mile with my pack to Outdoor 76 and got a lot of advice and suggestions on my pack issues. Bottom line they think the pack is at its weight limit that I'm carrying. Several suggestions I will try such increase my trekking pole length to get me to walk more upright and some strap adjustments. Wasn't able to help with the leaky tent, its Dyneema and need a special seal tape which they didn't carry.
I should have taken a picture of our room as we had all the gear spread out and drying! Tomorrow will also be spent getting our gear, my pack and my back ready. Jen got some icy hot pads for it and has been rubbing out the knot in it!
We got off the trail for several reasons, first my back is killing me, I've played with my pack adjustments, repacked it several times to change the load and to try and eliminate the pack pushing a buckle into my back but at this point my back hurts. Also tomorrow is going to be thunder and lighting storm and rain all day and be in the 30s at night and wet is one thing but cold and wet not good, expecially since we were already wet! So we decided to get off and go to Franklin to dry our gear and clothes out and see if I can get help with my pack from the local outfitter Outdoor 76.
Went to a local motel that was recommended by a sobo hiker we met at the hostel but it isn't the best, local recommendations are not always the best method of selection I guess! This is my foot after a shower and just walking in the room!
Anyhow we went out to the local brewery The Lazy Hiker, great beer and meal from a food truck. Allagash was allowed inside the brewery, they very dog friendly down here!
After we got back I walked a mile with my pack to Outdoor 76 and got a lot of advice and suggestions on my pack issues. Bottom line they think the pack is at its weight limit that I'm carrying. Several suggestions I will try such increase my trekking pole length to get me to walk more upright and some strap adjustments. Wasn't able to help with the leaky tent, its Dyneema and need a special seal tape which they didn't carry.
I should have taken a picture of our room as we had all the gear spread out and drying! Tomorrow will also be spent getting our gear, my pack and my back ready. Jen got some icy hot pads for it and has been rubbing out the knot in it!
Yikes, hope you get your back issue settled down! Good job Jen, for trying the massage…Sorry but that foot pic is gross 😳
ReplyDeleteSorry about the pack issue, and the tent leak. Do.you have any other options until.you can get the right seal on it?
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