Alex "GPS" Brown

I've hiked thousands of miles across the deserts and mountains of the world. I like to push my limits, whether its big miles on trails or difficult terrain off trail. When I'm not in the wilds, I love to geek out on maps, gear, and hiking skills. My major trail adventures include: Long Trail (LT) 2018 ||| Continental Divide Trail (CDT) 2021 ||| Nolan's 14 2021 ||| Pfiffner Traverse 2022 ||| Skurka's Wind River High Route (WRHR) 2023 ||| Haute Route Pyrenees (HRP) 2024 ||| Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) 2024 ||| Walker's Haute Route (WHR) 2024 ||| Uinta Highline Trail (UHT) 2024 ||| and a few thousand miles of unnamed routes and adventures in between.

Posts

Red Paw Packs Front Range 40L Ultralight Backpack Review

Red Paw Packs Front Range 40L Ultralight Backpack Review

Have you been on the quest for the perfect pack, only to come across a dozen options that make you say, “I would buy it if I could just change that?”

Dec 29, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Wind Shirts + Alpha Direct: The Next Layering Revolution for Thru-Hiking?

Wind Shirts + Alpha Direct: The Next Layering Revolution for Thru-Hiking?

The best and lightest backpacking gear seems to change by the week. Every time I go online, there's a new tent or backpack making waves in the hiking

Dec 27, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Gear Wars: Which GPS Platform is Best for Backpacking?

Gear Wars: Which GPS Platform is Best for Backpacking?

Looking for a GPS app to help you take your backpacking navigation to the next level?We tested the top 3 platforms and here's what we found.

Nov 16, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Katabatic Gear Flex 22 Ultralight Quilt Review

Katabatic Gear Flex 22 Ultralight Quilt Review

Katabatic Gear makes some of the best ultralight quilts available. Meet the Flex 22, their most versatile model, which is ready for anything.

Sep 26, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Ultimate Direction FK Gaiter Review

Ultimate Direction FK Gaiter Review

The Ultimate Direction FK Gaiter is an adjustable and lightweight solution for keeping debris out of your trail shoes. No more mud.

Jul 26, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Ibex Journey Short Sleeve T-Shirt Review

Ibex Journey Short Sleeve T-Shirt Review

The Ibex Journey T-shirt keeps it cool, combining the best properties of synthetic and wool fabrics in a shirt that's ready for anything.

Jul 21, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Custom Camera Bag Review

Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Custom Camera Bag Review

The Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear (CTUG) Custom Camera Bag is a made-to-order product to holster your photo gear on trail. There are 12 color

Jun 21, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Solid Review

Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Solid Review

The Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Solid is a new variant of the popular X-Mid 1. Retaining the same basic design and geometry, the solid variant modifies a

May 3, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Is DCF Overrated? Pros and Cons of Everyone’s Favorite UL Fabric

Is DCF Overrated? Pros and Cons of Everyone’s Favorite UL Fabric

DCF was the revolutionary backpacking fabric of the 2000s. Borrowing an innovative fabric from sailboat racing, hikers were suddenly able to cut

Mar 1, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella Review: All-New Gold Umbrella

Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella Review: All-New Gold Umbrella

Any desert hiker knows that the sun is your greatest enemy and that an umbrella is a great way to create a personal refuge. The Gossamer Gear

Jan 23, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown