Woods Walker
The Wood is cut, The Bacon is cooked, Now it’s tim
The Ipod said 16.01 miles but a bit of that was cool down walk and moving my pack to the truck and house. I intentionally only carry this device when actually running or walking during exercise to measure distance when interested in doing so. I found it to be fairly accurate compared to the map or my GPS. The photos aren't the best as used the mobile device's camera and very often when running. Didn't want to be tied down to the regular camera gear. I actually only stopped a few times to remove layers etc etc. Lots of blurry pics but then again I took a bunch so was able to find enough good ones.
A few thing for those interested in covering a good deal of ground fast during winter. My advice is to get good hiking shoes or boots plus use extra traction such as Microspikes. If you don't it will probably end badly. I actually put this is activity in the higher risk category like night paddles with the kayak. Honestly it would not take much to slip and when running odds are the hit will be harder. Also cardio training is recommended as not to push things too hard. Do not drop your guard. Always pay attention to your footfalls. As stated it wouldn't take much for this to end badly. Traction is everything.
The pros are covering a great deal of ground with a pack over hard conditions without the need for a vehicle. I ran across some people on dirt bikes and honestly didn't feel all that disadvantaged being on foot. I think in some ways good cardo is like having a superpower or near enough to be indistinguishable from one. It's a different perspective than walking. Actually more like riding a vehicle than walking only you're the vehicle. Even when running uphill the recovery is nearly instantaneous once the gradient levels out. It's strange and I haven't fully come to terms with that. Sorta like having a well and not knowing how deep it is. Not that I am the world's best at anything. Just a guy who is happy not to be winded walking up a few flights of stairs anymore.
Let's backpack run! GO!
Starting to get overheated. I packed a hat, gloves and a fleece jacket in my kit. Time to dump the hat and jacket.
That's better.
I needed to charge the Ipod so there is a gap in the pics. I could have taken some when charging but as I didn't want to stop and messing around with the cord still attached on the fly was too much of a PITA to deal with. I rooted through my pack when still running and just used my EDC flashlight as the light faded. I did have a headlamp however this would work fine. The ZL SC5w is a fantastic 1XAA flashlight. My headlamp also takes 1XAA and this is no mistake. When covering ground kit like canteens and flashlights/headlamps tend to be used more often than knives. You have gotta drink and see when on the move.
Crazy bright for a 1XAA. Actually crazy bright for any light. It was an expensive kit item but well worth the coin.
My kit for the run.
1. Tiara A1 headlamp.
2. ZL SC5w.
3. Waterproof dry sacks for the Iphone and Ipod.
4. Small PSK.
5. Extra garments. Gloves, hat and fleece.
6. Goal Zero Guide ten plus. This has extra batteries for the lights and charging options.
7. TP.
My water bottle was being used during the photo but do have it. Upon retrospect I should have take the Equinox poncho as had the room but forgot it. I guess that's everything and thanks for looking.
A few thing for those interested in covering a good deal of ground fast during winter. My advice is to get good hiking shoes or boots plus use extra traction such as Microspikes. If you don't it will probably end badly. I actually put this is activity in the higher risk category like night paddles with the kayak. Honestly it would not take much to slip and when running odds are the hit will be harder. Also cardio training is recommended as not to push things too hard. Do not drop your guard. Always pay attention to your footfalls. As stated it wouldn't take much for this to end badly. Traction is everything.
The pros are covering a great deal of ground with a pack over hard conditions without the need for a vehicle. I ran across some people on dirt bikes and honestly didn't feel all that disadvantaged being on foot. I think in some ways good cardo is like having a superpower or near enough to be indistinguishable from one. It's a different perspective than walking. Actually more like riding a vehicle than walking only you're the vehicle. Even when running uphill the recovery is nearly instantaneous once the gradient levels out. It's strange and I haven't fully come to terms with that. Sorta like having a well and not knowing how deep it is. Not that I am the world's best at anything. Just a guy who is happy not to be winded walking up a few flights of stairs anymore.
Let's backpack run! GO!
Starting to get overheated. I packed a hat, gloves and a fleece jacket in my kit. Time to dump the hat and jacket.
That's better.
I needed to charge the Ipod so there is a gap in the pics. I could have taken some when charging but as I didn't want to stop and messing around with the cord still attached on the fly was too much of a PITA to deal with. I rooted through my pack when still running and just used my EDC flashlight as the light faded. I did have a headlamp however this would work fine. The ZL SC5w is a fantastic 1XAA flashlight. My headlamp also takes 1XAA and this is no mistake. When covering ground kit like canteens and flashlights/headlamps tend to be used more often than knives. You have gotta drink and see when on the move.
Crazy bright for a 1XAA. Actually crazy bright for any light. It was an expensive kit item but well worth the coin.
My kit for the run.
1. Tiara A1 headlamp.
2. ZL SC5w.
3. Waterproof dry sacks for the Iphone and Ipod.
4. Small PSK.
5. Extra garments. Gloves, hat and fleece.
6. Goal Zero Guide ten plus. This has extra batteries for the lights and charging options.
7. TP.
My water bottle was being used during the photo but do have it. Upon retrospect I should have take the Equinox poncho as had the room but forgot it. I guess that's everything and thanks for looking.