Mon Jun 25, 2018 @ 07:34

Trip post morem thoughts:

The Sentier National de Quebec has been great. It is well marked, pretty, and well worth exploring further. At over 1000 km of trail, I am definitely planning on coming back here many more times.
The Lanaudiere region of Quebec (1.5 hours north of Montreal) is beautiful. There is a lot to do out there, and is relatively close to home for us. This was a really good find.
I am blaming my chafe problems mostly on my choice of underwear for this hike. Over all my years of backpacking, I have always used tight-fitting long synthetic boxers and never had a problem. This year I decided to give merino boxers a try. My analysis is that they absorb too much water, and tend to bunch up creating a situation ripe for abrasion. Never again.
I am always going to make sure I have anti-chafe balm/lube with me.

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hammerhead+

Sounds like you found a trail that interests you and it will give you great future hiking experiences I’m sorry that you had to cut short your first trip due to gear issues especially for a gear geek. You need to sort these issues out before September
I’m really looking forward to that hike with you and Renee

posted Tue Jun 26, 2018 @ 09:35

toesalad+

Yeah, I most definitely do need to sort this out before September! I have another trip planned for July, so I can hopefully get things fixed-up and tested by then.

posted Tue Jun 26, 2018 @ 09:43

karentogo+

This latest what-(not)-to-wear gear tip will be very helpful for other hikers - sorry it came at the cost of your hike cut short!!

posted Wed Jun 27, 2018 @ 08:17

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