I'm Kate, aka Stickers on the trail. After growing up in New England, the Appalachian Trail was on my bucket list and I completed my thru hike of the AT in 2017. That got me hooked on the hiking lifestyle and I thru hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019. Nowadays, I'm a weekend warrior living in Portland, OR getting outside and traveling all over the West as much as possible.
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Branwyn Essential Thong Review
Finding the right underwear for backpacking is quite the challenge. It has to hold up to multiple days of wear and lots of sweat. The Branwyn
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey
In this third installment of the 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Survey we're covering all things footwear. Picking shoes is one of the most
The 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 2
Welcome to the second installment of the 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey. In this edition we dive into Part Two of General Information where
The 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 1
The 2023 Appalachian Trail Hiker Survey is here! This year we’ve added a lot of questions, mostly about the experience aspect of the hike and safety.
Patagonia Endless Run Shorts Review
The Endless Run shorts from Patagonia are good a pretty much everything. They are comfortable runners with the pockets to go the distance.
REI Trail 2 Waist Pack Review
Looking for a stylish place to stash all your stashables? Check out the REI Trail 2 Waist Pack for a versatile piece to take with you anywhere.
REI Flash 22 Minimalist Day Pack Review
With so many day packs to choose from these days, it's tough to find the perfect one that has everything you need. The REI Flash 22 hits all of my
Ibex Wool Aire Hoodie Review
Are you looking for a puffy jacket that can do it all? Are you a fan of merino wool? Wait, how are those related, you ask? Let me tell you about the
Zpacks Mummy Sleeping Bag Review
Not sold on quilts but don't want to compromise on weight? The main reason to move to a quilt was always to save weight, for me at least. Bringing
My Hayduke Gear List
As one of the Trek's gear nerds, it would be almost criminal to not make a post about the gear I'm taking on my upcoming thru-hike. I'll be leaving