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as to where I should go and how I should live?
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Head out into the mountains with a backpacking tent and lightweight camping gear and just roam around. Or head to a resort where it's warm, get a job washing dishes, share a place and spend your days on the beach.
Head out into the mountains with a backpacking tent and lightweight camping gear and just roam around. Or head to a resort where it's warm, get a job washing dishes, share a place and spend your days on the beach.
Planning for a long walking trip?
Atticus Fi
2 friends and I are planning a walking trip along the west coast from San Diego to Seattle.Any advice on preparations? 2 of us will be carrying hiking backpacks and the other one of those all terrain carts to put stuff in. We will be bringing 27 cans of food that can be easily cooked . We will each start out by carrying 8 water bottles and purchases more on the way.I think it is fair for each of us to carry $200 for supplies.Should we pack my water purifier because I feel like we'll break it some how. We will also be packing first aid, 2 packs of moist wipes,glasses clean/repair kit,gps,cell phone. W e will be wearing jeans/cargo pants, a 5.11 shirt ,sweater, and a boonie hat.Also according to California penal section code 12370 we can wear body armor because our activities are lawful correct?We have 2 level ii kevlar vest and a stab proof vest. I think we will begin our trip on june 20th,2014.The distance between san diego and seattle is about 1260 miles,so that would be like 360 hours of walking.If we walk for 12 hours a day we should reach our destination in like a month? We will however stop at major cities like L.A. for a week and S.F. for 3 days?Should we just sleep on the beach when it is safe to do so because we a have a lightweight tent that can accomodate all 3 of us.I plan to start walking at Imperial beach. Any advice would gladly be appreciated because its been a dream of our for a long time now.
Also should we study the terrain on google maps or not.I think it will be resourceful but m friends want to go in blind because it adds suspense.Btw our average speed will be 3 mph.
Or should we start at petco park becuase near IB is confusing and I dont want to end up on coronado Island?We could follow the the 5 and the 8 and then walk along the shore in la jolla which I think would be easier.
Answer
I think you're going to need a little more planning for this expedition. Many sections of freeway in California prohibit pedestrians, so you will need to get special access from the CHP and Caltrans to walk along the side of the freeways. Oregon and Washington may have similar laws. Additionally, you will need permission through areas like Camp Pendleton (or just get a ride through them).
You say you will be carrying 27 cans of cookable food and 8 bottles of water. On a hot day, each person might go through a gallon of water per day. You might also want a stove and fuel tanks. Where will you be sleeping at night when you can't find a public beach/campground? You are going to come across many sections with no public access - are you planning on camping illegally? staying in hotels or hostels? You don't mention sleeping bags or mattresses.
You should plan out each day based on where you plan to end the day - a campground or hostel or hotel or friends house.
I don't think your estimate of being able to sustain a pace of 36 miles a day (12 hours x 3 miles per hour) is reasonable. I don't even think that 24 miles a day (8 hours x 3 miles per hour) is sustainable. You will need days for nothing but rest, and you will also need to do things like shop for food and toiletries and footwear, or do some laundry. I would strongly recommend trekking poles to help take some of the weight off of your feet. If you backpack for more than two weeks, your feet will likely change shape, and you'll need to buy new footwear that fits the new shape.
Before you and your buddies go all in on this adventure, maybe try going out for a 4-5 days to see what it is like. Take the train to Santa Barbara and walk back to San Diego, and see how far you get, with planning out your route. Plus it will help get you in shape, physically and mentally. You'll also find out how much food you'll be going through to keep up the calorie intake needed to sustain all that hiking.
Also, ditch the body armor. That will just weigh you down and draw unwanted attention. If you're worried about getting shot or stabbed, you probably should do more research about where to go and where to avoid.
I think you're going to need a little more planning for this expedition. Many sections of freeway in California prohibit pedestrians, so you will need to get special access from the CHP and Caltrans to walk along the side of the freeways. Oregon and Washington may have similar laws. Additionally, you will need permission through areas like Camp Pendleton (or just get a ride through them).
You say you will be carrying 27 cans of cookable food and 8 bottles of water. On a hot day, each person might go through a gallon of water per day. You might also want a stove and fuel tanks. Where will you be sleeping at night when you can't find a public beach/campground? You are going to come across many sections with no public access - are you planning on camping illegally? staying in hotels or hostels? You don't mention sleeping bags or mattresses.
You should plan out each day based on where you plan to end the day - a campground or hostel or hotel or friends house.
I don't think your estimate of being able to sustain a pace of 36 miles a day (12 hours x 3 miles per hour) is reasonable. I don't even think that 24 miles a day (8 hours x 3 miles per hour) is sustainable. You will need days for nothing but rest, and you will also need to do things like shop for food and toiletries and footwear, or do some laundry. I would strongly recommend trekking poles to help take some of the weight off of your feet. If you backpack for more than two weeks, your feet will likely change shape, and you'll need to buy new footwear that fits the new shape.
Before you and your buddies go all in on this adventure, maybe try going out for a 4-5 days to see what it is like. Take the train to Santa Barbara and walk back to San Diego, and see how far you get, with planning out your route. Plus it will help get you in shape, physically and mentally. You'll also find out how much food you'll be going through to keep up the calorie intake needed to sustain all that hiking.
Also, ditch the body armor. That will just weigh you down and draw unwanted attention. If you're worried about getting shot or stabbed, you probably should do more research about where to go and where to avoid.
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