Charlie's Clothing & Gear - Final on Appalachian Trail Prep

Dreamer here,

We are now a week and one day from beginning the adventure of a lifetime for Terri & I!!  The excitement seems to build with each passing day!!  I am finding it difficult to describe the feelings I am experiencing.  It is far different than anything I have ever felt before.  The bookends of these feelings go from being soooo excited I could squirt; to, waves of what seem like absolute terror!  We are mostly ready; however, Terri & I still have lists of things to be completed.  Unless a meteor hits Laingsburg (or some equally devastating event) we will be leaving Michigan on Tuesday, February 26^th for all points South.

The video here (http://youtu.be/xNBBBlrVH2E) fulfills an early promise on videos and information regarding our clothing and gear.  Months ago I started with two episodes on my stuff.  You can also find a video on Terri’s items she will be taking and wearing.  The process of how Terri has prepared our meals and the logistics associated with planning for a six month journey can also be found.  And now, the last video in that early promise, “All things Charlie.”

For all of you dog lovers out there, you will find this video appropriate.  For others, this will appear excessive; nonetheless, Charlie means the world to us and that is all that matters.  There is no doubt that I will be carrying extra weight because of our decision to take Charlie with us.  That may be a decision we regret in the end.  And it may be the best decision we ever made!  We’ll keep you posted…

~Team TNT

Charlie’s Clothing and Gear List

5.1oz - Thermo rest Z-Lite Pad

6.0oz – Boots by Ruff Wear

25oz - Back Pack (Palisades) by Ruff Wear

9.9oz – Outer Insulated Jacket by Sooters Friends

7.5oz – 3-Layer Rain Jacket by Hurta

6.1oz – Insulated Jacket (Cloud Chaser) by Ruff Wear

8.1oz – Fleece Jacket by Apache River

3.5oz – Pack Cover

3.3oz – 6’ Retractable Leash

0.7oz – Collapsible Dog Bowl

0.2oz – 12’ of Tie Out Cord

4.4oz – Trekker (Stuffed Animal)

64oz – Dog Food (4-2cup Bags) “4 Days”

0.3oz – Plastic Poop Bags

12oz – Treats “4 Days”