Day 41
Luxury items.
When thru hiking, it means bringing only the necessary things as we have to carry everything on our back for thousands of miles. Also carrying the lightest version of items, although costing lots more, really do help at the end.
However people do bring what we call as luxury items, items that we can do without but we are willing to carry despite the weight.
"Chill Steps" here is currently carrying a roller that helps with aches and pains. I guess I have a few luxury items. My air pillow is considered one since most use their clothes or their pack. But I'm a side sleeper and having a good night sleep is important. My dedicated camera, a Sony RX100, is also one as most use their cell phones. Photography is a hobby of mine therefore getting good photos is important. And by now, having deodorants​ would be a luxury item.
Getting to camp early is usually nice.
Thru hiking is not just about doing all the miles all day from sunrise to sunset
A little yoga for some doesn't hurt