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Why Shakedown Hikes Are So Important for New Backpackers
A good shakedown hike can make a big difference in how well prepared you are for a thru-hike. But just how should you go about it and what should you expect out of it?
Initial Impressions of the Lightheart Duo Tent
I just bought a Lightheart Gear Duo tent, got it in the mail yesterday and set it up in my backyard for the first time this morning. Here’s a link
How to Get Your Gear Where You’re Going
Going on your first “well away from home” backpacking trip? Read on for strategies to get your precious gear to the trailhead safe and sound.
Beware the Failing Zipper
I periodically have closure issues. Not of the type where you’re trying to resolve an ambiguous situation, I’m talking about the very unambiguous
Hiking El Camino de Santiago Blog: Summary
Average: 17.3 miles per day Along with my friends Lucky and Milky, I started the Camino from St. Jean Pied de Port on September 25th, and got to
Done. and Done.
Another rainy day where we mostly dodged the bullet, i.e., we got rained on some, but enjoyed a great deal of hiking time without rain. The full
March to the Sea
As planned, we got a typically early start this morning, desiring to walk more miles in good weather today, anticipating wet weather to come (soon).
Santiago, and Beyond
Friday, October 23rd was another of those "great day where nothing especially remarkable happened" type of days. Started hiking again under the
Counting Down the Kilometres
After I uploaded my last blog post, Lynda checked into our Albergue, having hiked 40 km. She's run short on time, and so took a bus this day to be
Into Galicia
We slept the previous night in an upscale Albergue in the town of Ambasmestas - - - still bunk beds, up to 6 to a room (we were 4 with a French