Originally Posted by
fuzz2050
I'm under the impression that most through-hikers have supplies mailed to them, not just the UL ones.
Probably true, but I bet most are UL now.
Originally Posted by
fuzz2050
The Appalachian Trail record is 47 days; I don't think I have that much food in my house.
If I remember correctly he had a support team that supplied him and ushered him off and back on the trail.
Originally Posted by
fuzz2050
I'd be willing to bet that very few people decide to tour with everything they need, it honestly takes some of the fun out of it. I like eating in new restaurants, and wandering through small town general stores.
Of course all cycle tourists have to resupply when doing a "long tour". I realize everyone tours for different reasons. Personally I like back-country adventure travel and I've never been interested in "eateries" while touring. I generally resupply every 2 or 3 days, but have also done 10 days without resupply.