Listen Up! |
1. Not quite enough TP - The lack of enough "desert dollars" could have been a disaster. Fortunately it was only an inconvenience since spare was available from those abandoning in my tent. In the future I would bring almost an entire roll.
2. Not enough protein in diet - The lack of sufficient protein for me especially during breakfast was a hindrance. I wound up getting hungry and approaching a bonked state earlier during the day than I had anticipated. Slim Jims saved me in this regard and I began to eat my ration of these along with my breakfast to get me through the stages.
Slim Jim Full Meal Deal Breakfast |
3. Broken critical equipment- Specifically sunglasses. Mine failed upon arrival at the bivouac. Fortunately, I had brought a spare pair with me and had access to them.
4. On-the-move food selection less than optimal - Bars while high in calories were difficult to consume. Hammer cranberry bars were ok. Almonds were not as palatable while exerting but OK to snack on in camp. I would include some dried fruit (apricots) in the future.
End of Stage 4 - I am SO Hungry! |
5. Lower back taping - While I never had issues with pack rubbing during training, the day after day insults along with the heat give me a case of road rash on my lower back. I would advise taping this area as a preventative measure in the future. Some also taped their shoulder regions.
6. Improper shoe tension - Or should I say I didn't tie my shoes properly on Stage 2 and got some toe blisters. I was overly concerned about shoes being too tight and lost sight of going to the other extreme.
Foot Maintenance - Twice a day minimum! |
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