TRT—Gear list
I’ve made some changes from my usual gear list. This is about as low as I can comfortably get my base weight with a bear canister in the mix. I loved using the Opsack for food storage on the Uinta … Continued
UHT—Fishing the lakes of the High Unitas
Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I grew up fishing with spinning and casting reels. I’m not a great angler by any means, but I do enjoy fishing. I rarely eat … Continued
UHT—Power supply plan
Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I think the most stressful parts of planning for backcountry hiking involve food prep and power storage. I’ve written before that I am unapologetic about … Continued
JMT—Gear list
As I’ve said before, I’m more of a hiker than a camper. Even though hikers camp and campers hike, the best part of backpacking for me is the walking. I don’t blog most of my backpacking trips because I start walking when the sun comes up and I make camp when the sun sets. Then I eat and go to bed. At dawn, I pack up and walk until the sun sets. I make camp, eat, and go to bed. Rinse and repeat.
Gear Review—My lightweight cook kit
Read more about my approach to cooking on backpacking trips, including meal prep, nutrition, gear, and post-hike impressions. As I’ve shaken down my gear over the past year, I’ve made several changes. Before I get into them, I should note … Continued
Gear Review—Anker PowerCore Portable Charger
People who don’t backpack often ask me if I take any tech into the field. We live in a world where our reliance on tech is only going to increase. A lot of people look at hiking as a way … Continued
Gear Review—Pre-shakedown gear list
I’m planning a few shakedown hikes over the fall to test my backpacking gear list. The first is a 12-mile loop consisting of sections of the Foothills Trail, Mountain Fork Trail, and Chattooga River Trail (SC). The second is a … Continued
Gear Review—Dirty Girl Gaiters
I’ve talked about making the transition to trail runners. Now let me talk about the accessory that has made my shoes even better—gaiters. Most people think of gaiters as a tool for mountaineering or bushwhacking, but they are useful for … Continued