u/smilessmalls

Do you ever get scared you won't go through with it?

Do you ever get scared you won't go through with it?

I've been fixated on the AT for a Hot Minute now, it's officially been a year since I decided I was going to hike it, been slowly buying gear and the sorts

I just have this fear at the back of my head that, what if I don't end up doing it? I'm investing all this time and money into things for this trip, and right now I'm so confident that I'm going to do it, but what if the drive goes away? It's scary to me lol

At the end of the day, I know I'm going to do it, but I don't know how to get this fear out of my head. what if I'm wasting my time and money? Gear is expensive

I did make myself this meme to hang on my office wall to remind me what I'm working towards though, just figured I'd share it. Nothing high quality, but it's meaningful to me

Anyways, anyone know how to get over this lingering feeling of regret / fear of failure etc?

u/smilessmalls — 4 days ago

[WTS] Small Osprey Exos 58

Recently got a Gossamer Gear Mariposa instead, so looking to sell my S Osprey 58. Never used by me, but bought used by someone else on here, who used it a handful of nights. Person I bought it from cut off the mesh pouch on the hip belt, and the water bladder holder Might? Be cut off from what I remember, but that's all I remember being messed with

Edit: also meant to add, it does have the brain

Looking for $115 + shipping, or willing to trade for a Therm a Rest Xlite in regular or regular/wide

u/smilessmalls — 5 days ago
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Preferably the newest version, would LOVE it in the tropical mist color (or any other fun colors, if someone has an older version)

Thanks!

Edit: willing to trade with an Osprey Exos 58 size small, in the green/black color (does have the stretchy hip belt pocket cut off, bought it used that way)

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u/smilessmalls — 18 days ago

Hoping to hike in 2028, currently tweaking the gear list! I plan on going on some trial hikes once I get all my gear gathered, to make sure everything works for me, but figured it was worth coming here to ask for advice

I was wanting to start my hike in early March, but I see people go against that, but would like to know if there's any extra gear I should add if I do keep a March date or any gear I could do without if I did an April date instead

I want to add that I'm new to backpacking, which is why I definitely plan on shakedown hikes. Just want some thoughts before I go ahead and invest a shit ton of money as well

Edit: hopefully this posted right, I posted it a little too soon, but I think it should be fine?

Thank y'all again!

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u/smilessmalls — 24 days ago

As title says, wanting to buy a NeoAir Xlite in size SHORT. I'm surprised I never see short ones listed, but I guess not everyone is as short as me lol

Thanks!

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u/smilessmalls — 24 days ago