Gear List
The Evolution of My Gear at the Half Way Point
If you ever want to hear a thru-hiker ramble on for an hour or two, just ask about their gear. Not to overexaggerate, because I’m not, but our gear is...
Getting There Is Half The Fun – Day 0 of the JMT
Getting there is half the fun they say. Well this trek took two days of travel to get things set up, but I’m loving every minute! Tomorrow is the day!
Two Weeks Until I Head Out! – JMT 2023
It's been a while since my last post, but I'm still here. Since I finished my first section of the snow covered JMT on June 25th, I've been focusing on...
Gear On The JMT – What Worked and What Didn’t
/embed] Now that I'm back from the first section of my John Muir Trail hike, it's time to evaluate what I brought out there and decide... what worked and what...
Oregon Coast Trail Shakedown on the Timberline Trail
And just like that, I've blinked and I'm less than a couple weeks from trail again. I will be starting my thru-hike of the Oregon Coast Tail in mid-late August,...
Gear – Everyone’s Favorite Subject
At some point during a long hike, the conversation inevitably turns to backpacking gear. How much (or how little) it weighs, how much it costs, and why it is the...
A Hidden Gem: The Slovenian Mountain Trail – Facts and Special Gear
Hey peeps! Before you'll see any trail updates from me, I'd like to introduce the Slovenian Mountain Trail a little bit. For those of you living and hiking outside of...
Tales From a Backpacking and Hammock Gear Addict on the JMT (Part 1)
Embarking on the extraordinary journey of backpacking the entire length of the John Muir Trail requires careful consideration of the essential gear. However, the challenge doesn't stop there. With additional...
GEAR!!!
My Colorado Trail 2023 Gear List Gear is the literal lifeline of a hiker in the backcountry. It keeps you warm, safe, and dry, and gives you escape options if...
Tales From The Trail
What have I learned? I have only been hiking for 5 weeks and have covered just over 500 miles. I have met so many amazing people and I’ve learned so...