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TRT—Gear list
7 Mar 2019

TRT—Gear list

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking, Tahoe Rim Trail | 1

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

Gear reviews, kit, pack, packing
UHT—Gear list
15 Aug 2018

UHT—Gear list

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking, Uinta Highline Trail | 0

Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I’ve really dialed in my gear list over the past couple of years. I might take or leave a few things depending on the weather, … Continued

backpacking, hiking, hiking gear, kit, supplies, uintas, utah
Gear Review—How to layer clothing for low weight warmth
16 Oct 2016

Gear Review—How to layer clothing for low weight warmth

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking, Opinion | 1

The challenge with long-distance hiking is that you have to carry everything you think you’ll need for your trip on your back. Typically, the heavier the pack, the harder the hiking. You soon discover that—with the exception of a few … Continued

Advice, howe to, kit, list, new, review
Gear Review—Pre-shakedown gear list
27 Sep 2016

Gear Review—Pre-shakedown gear list

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Backpacking, Gear, Hiking | 0

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

camping, Gear reviews, hiking, kit, list, long distance, test, ultralight
Gear Review—Dirty Girl Gaiters
13 Jul 2016

Gear Review—Dirty Girl Gaiters

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking, Opinion | 0

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

feet, Gear reviews, hiking, kit, protection, trekking, walking

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  • TRT—Gear list March 7, 2019
  • Using Google’s MyMaps for GPS navigation February 22, 2019
  • UHT—Travel and gear logistics August 20, 2018
  • UHT—Fishing the lakes of the High Unitas August 19, 2018

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