{"id":3041,"date":"2022-01-08T23:17:36","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T23:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/?p=3041"},"modified":"2022-01-09T01:08:45","modified_gmt":"2022-01-09T01:08:45","slug":"a-trip-through-new-jersey-reflections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/2022\/01\/08\/a-trip-through-new-jersey-reflections\/","title":{"rendered":"A Trip Through New Jersey Reflections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_1827-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2862 size-large\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_1827.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_1827-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_1827-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In New Jersey,\u00a0 was nice to meet up with the same people for several nights in row and socializing with them. In New York we were outside of the normal backpacking season for the area, this social aspect wasn&#8217;t present during that section hike.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2032-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3030 size-large\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2032.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2032-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2032-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every time we go on a backpacking trip, I end up covered in rashes and hives from bug bites and brushing against plants. The itching disturbs my sleep. Instead of taking Benadryl and slathering myself in anti-itch cream after I&#8217;ve had a reaction,\u00a0I tried a preventative tactic during this hike. I took generic Zyrtec from day one. This worked great. I didn&#8217;t have any skin issues at all. I will be doing this in Virginia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-08-at-5.21.59-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"385\" height=\"495\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3067 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-08-at-5.21.59-PM.png 385w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-08-at-5.21.59-PM-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I had some issues with chafing. If not addressed, chafing can get bad and really slow your roll. My thighs were chafing at the end of our trip. I decided to bring an anti-chafe stick on my Virginia hike.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-08-at-5.25.57-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"490\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3068 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-08-at-5.25.57-PM.png 365w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-08-at-5.25.57-PM-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My gear was more similar to what I&#8217;d use in Virginia on this trip than what I used in New York. I needed more warmth layers (for body and sleeping) in New York. My gear worked out well.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2721\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2721\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_1715-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" class=\"wp-image-2721 size-large\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_1715.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_1715-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_1715-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2721\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In New York, We Needed More Warmth Gear<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I tried a different backpack on this trip. The Minimalist by Six Moons.Designs. It packed up better than the Osprey Exos that I tried on our New York hike. I decided to use the Minimalist in Virginia and returned the Exos.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3066\" style=\"width: 494px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3066\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-08-at-5.30.22-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"484\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-3066 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-08-at-5.30.22-PM.png 484w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-08-at-5.30.22-PM-252x300.png 252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Minimalist by Six Moon Designs<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the factors that changed my outlook on hiking some years back was my switching footwear. Years ago, Frosty would bring me hiking. I didn&#8217;t enjoy it very much.\u00a0That all changed when I started wearing trail runners. I had\u00a0<strong>hated<\/strong> wearing hiking boots.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2852\" style=\"width: 751px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2852\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-30-at-3.18.43-PM-e1640897057989.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"741\" height=\"556\" class=\"wp-image-2852 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-30-at-3.18.43-PM-e1640897057989.png 741w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-30-at-3.18.43-PM-e1640897057989-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In New Jersey, I Wore Altra Superiors. I love the Built In Velcro Gaiter Traps on Altras. My Gaiters Are by Sew Go Outdoors<\/p><\/div>\n<p>About ten years ago, I switched to trail runners. At first I wore Salomon Speedcross. Then I switched to Lone Peaks by Altra in 2017. These shoes stole my heart. I&#8217;ve also tried Altra Olympus and love those as well.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3064\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3064\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Altra-Lone-Peaks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"790\" height=\"409\" class=\"wp-image-3064 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Altra-Lone-Peaks.png 790w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Altra-Lone-Peaks-300x155.png 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Altra-Lone-Peaks-768x398.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3064\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Altra Lone Peak<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But,\u00a0I tried different footwear on this trip. I wore Altra Superiors which I have used in the past for some gentle trail runs. Superiors are Frosty&#8217;s most loved Altras because of the way that they fit his feet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3065\" style=\"width: 714px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3065\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Altra-Superior.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"414\" class=\"wp-image-3065 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Altra-Superior.png 704w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Altra-Superior-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Altra Superior<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Superiors didn&#8217;t work out for me, and I won&#8217;t be wearing these for backpacking trips. The first two days were okay, but after that my feet felt so pounded part way through the day. The Superiors have less cushioning than the Lone Peaks. The Olympus have more than the Lone Peaks.<\/p>\n<p>The terrain might be a bit easier in Virginia, but we planned to be out many days, so I want to treat my feet well. So I decided to wear Lone Peaks in Virginia.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3069\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3069\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_9888-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-image-3069 size-large\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_9888.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_9888-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of My Old Pairs of Lone Peaks<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In New Jersey,\u00a0 was nice to meet up with the same people for several nights in row and socializing with them. In New York we were outside of the normal backpacking season for the area, this social aspect wasn&#8217;t present during that section hike. 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