10 Clues that your husband may have been a Thru – Hiker.

1. He drinks the dish water from the pot, even when car camping with a potable water source.

#PCT

2. He puts on his “camp socks” for sleeping and insists that everyone in the family do the same.

#PCT

3. He makes a solid argument that floor-less tarp tents keep rodents OUT.

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4. He wears gators pretty much anytime. He has gators in various styles and heights.

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5. He doesn’t understand why people exercise. “They should just go outside.”

Notice the switchbacks. #PCT

6. He wears layers all the time, even to go the grocery store. He adds layers and takes off layers constantly.

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7. He anticipates river crossing, even on day hikes.

8. He keeps his things in tiny bags and boxes.

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9. He is constantly concerned with pack weight, even on grade school field trips.

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10. He doesn’t know the day of the week, time of day, or federal holidays but he can tell you how to find the nearest mountain pass.

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