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Routes / Re: Wind on the Southern Tier

« on: February 19, 2018, 10:58:33 am »

Thanks, I needed that kind of encouragement too. I'm leaving for my trip in 6 days so I'm at the countdown.

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Routes / Re: Wind on the Southern Tier

« on: February 19, 2018, 12:13:54 am »

Thank you. I think I just needed a little confidence building since I'm going alone. But it will be whatever it is. And I'll deal with it as it comes. Thanks again.

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Routes / Wind on the Southern Tier

« on: February 16, 2018, 01:33:30 pm »

I'm riding the Southern Tier starting March 1st from San Diego. I'll take my time with side trips and days off. I could be on the road for 8 weeks. Where are the places that could have strong winds along the way. I may hole up if it's too windy but will that mean that I won't be going anywhere  ?

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Routes / Re: Southern Tier with hammock or tent

« on: December 02, 2017, 12:14:17 pm »

Thanks for info on mosquitoes. I was wondering about that. There are really light solo tents so I'll look into getting one. It's great to get some advice and not feel so in the dark about a first time, long, possibly solo trip. I'd welcome any other advice on bike touring. Thank you.

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Routes / Re: Southern Tier with hammock or tent

« on: December 01, 2017, 01:10:59 pm »

Thanks for the reply. I have decided to take an very light hammock for times I can find trees and it's not raining. Otherwise, I'll use a solo tent fly and footprint minus the actual tent to conserve on weight. It's a compromise. I could go with just an ultra light tent but I can't let go of the idea of the hammock.
Wishing wind at your back, Tomoko

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Routes / Southern Tier with hammock or tent

« on: November 28, 2017, 06:22:25 pm »

I'm hoping to ride the Southern Tier this spring and had planned on bringing a hammock, but I'm wondering if there will be enough trees along the way. Has anyone camped on the Southern Tier with a hammock? Any advice on which to go with? Very excited about this trip. Thanks y'all.