Gear Lists

Gear To Start With and High Level Strategy

Gear To Start With and High Level Strategy

First A Shout Out My daughter has been “encouraging” me to get another blog written. Meg is most certainly my biggest fan. I try not to disappoint her. Since my...

Jan 18, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Gear

Gear

Lots of civilians ask about gear, that is after they learn that the trail is not lined with hotels and restaurants - “you mean you have to carry everything with...

Apr 17, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
My Lightweight “House” for 6 months

My Lightweight “House” for 6 months

What you don’t see behind the scenes of every thru hiker’s journey is often the countless hours put into researching and testing the gear they will take along for their...

Apr 12, 2023 : Jessica Donnan
My Hayduke Gear List

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 very...

Apr 4, 2023 : Kate Richard
Our Gear-ly Departed: AT Update #2

Our Gear-ly Departed: AT Update #2

Hi friends, it’s me, your favorite thru-hiker and personal idol, Katie aka Voodoo Princess!! I officially hit 50 miles on trail yesterday! 8 days of hiking (7 actually on the...

Mar 30, 2023 : Katie Milesky
Gear Before and After Shakedown Hikes

Gear Before and After Shakedown Hikes

“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” ― Julia Child, My Life...

Mar 18, 2023 : Beth Malchus Stafa
What’s in your backpack?  Ten…Eleven Essential and No Machete

What’s in your backpack? Ten…Eleven Essential and No Machete

“There is no harm in hoping for the best as long as you are prepared for the worst.” Stephen King. May 2021: Harpers Ferry Hike It’s been a year since...

Mar 4, 2023 : Beth Malchus Stafa
Cribs. Appalachian Trail edition

Cribs. Appalachian Trail edition

Greetings, earthlings, and welcome to my fortress of solitude. Allow me to show you guys around a little bit and show you all my shit. First, we will start with...

Feb 5, 2023 : Groceries
New Stove

New Stove

New MSR Cookware Grew weary of existing limitations of my cookware and decided to change. Altitude, Temperatures After trying to cook above 9,000 feet last summer, I grew impatient and...

Jan 10, 2023 : Naomi Brown
My PCT Gear List

My PCT Gear List

Take a look at my "Big 4" and other gear favorites for my PCT Thru-Hike!

Dec 29, 2022 : Nate Palmer