
Cat mom, plant mom, dog mom. Library lady by profession, student of Anthropology. Tejana, Xicana, feminist, reader. 2017 CT thruhiker, and aspiring 2018 PCT thruhiker.
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Pack Overview: Superior 35 Frameless by Superior Wilderness Designs
Now that I've gone into detail on everything I'll be carrying on the PCT, it's time to talk about my pack, which is a new piece of gear for this
What’s in My Pack? The Clothing Edition
Underthings Patagonia Barely Sportsbra 2.3 oz I started the CT wearing my Nike DriFit bra that I use for running. I quickly realized that this
What’s in My Pack? The Electronics Edition
Here are all the electronics I'm taking on the PCT. Phone not pictured. Fitbit Alta HR 0.9 oz I know Fitbits were invented to force people
What’s in My Pack? The Water Edition
Here's everything water-related that I'm taking on the PCT. 1L Smartwater bottle (X2) 1.5 oz Obligatory. I think these are popular among
What’s in My Pack? The Kitchen Edition
To carry a stove or go stoveless? I don’t see why you should have to commit to one or the other. There have been times when a warm meal was great
What’s in My Pack? The Shelter Edition
I'm doing a series of gear posts as my start date gets closer and closer. Here's everything shelter-related that I'm bringing. Tent: Nemo Hornet 2P.
What’s in My Pack? The Hygiene Edition
I was meant to be hiker trash. Not showering for days at a time doesn’t bother me; I often go multiple days IRL without showering when I can get away
What’s in My Pack?: The Sleep System Edition
The PCT has been keeping me up at night for months now. First it was worrying about how I'm going to make it happen financially, then it was
What’s In My Pack?: The First Aid Kit Edition
Everything in my medical kit is only meant to hold me over to the next exit point, not for me to be able to keep hiking while I’m sick or injured,
Cutting My Teeth On The CT: 7 Things I’m Glad I Learned Before Starting the PCT
On July 5, 2017, I set off on my first thru-hike after two years of obsessively researching, reading trail blogs, acquiring gear, and fine-tuning my