Gear List
My GDT Gear List – Living in Luxury
Who doesn't love nerding out over gear and what other people are bringing? Check out the list of things I plan to bring first and then a rationale behind my...
A Gear Gander for the CDT
A detailed overview of the gear I will be carrying on the CDT
Frameless Packs – Fitting and Packing
I recently bought my first frameless backpack, the Mountain Laurel Design Prophet 48L. I was always very hesitant to get a frameless pack since I have an autoimmune disease that affects...
Getting in Gear to Live in the Woods for 6 Months
How Will I Gear Up for a Thru-Hike? First, Inspiration from My Uncle Bob. My Uncle Bob hiked the Appalachian Trail about 35 years ago before lightweight backpacking gear existed....
Great Gear for the Great Loop
STOP! If you want to try to guess how much some of my gear weighs before I reveal the answers below, please see my Youtube video at the following link:...
Packing Self Care
When I first started backpacking, I excelled right away. Not because I was particularly knowledgeable or athletic, but because I was really good at enduring pain. Childhood trauma and lifelong
One Last Shakedown in the Shenandoahs: Pre-hike Prep and Reflections
This weekend I spent two days on the Appalachian Trail to test out some new gear. I had been out that way just two weeks ago and it was brutally...
Shaking Down and Dialing In: 2 Weeks To Go
Spring Conditions! For three glorious days, the weather here in Northern NH warmed up to spring-like conditions (which for us is anything over 40°F). All over town, people were feeling...
My Take on the Big Three
After months of researching, buying, returning, and more researching, I finally have all of my gear! Even after all the work I've put into it, my gear list probably still...
Three Weeks Out: My 2021 AT Thru-Hike Gear List
Alright, let's talk gear. I think this goes without saying, but a backpacker's gear is very important to them. I believe that having the proper gear that you feel comfortable...