Gear List
Dylan’s UL PCT 2018 Gear List
The weeks and months leading up to the start of any long-distance hike seem never-ending. In an effort to feel connected or get some sort of accomplishment people will obsess...
What Works for Me: My PCT Gear List
AT 2016 vs. PCT 2018 In 2016, I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail with an extremely heavy pack (22 pounds) and this year I am going to hike the Pacific Crest...
AT Thru-Hike Gear Video (and I Get Photobombed by My Cat)
I thought it might be useful to prepare a gear video for my upcoming AT thru-hike. Things have changed a bit since my earlier gear post based on some additional...
My Dog Is My Favorite Hiking Partner
Hiking with a dog is a lot more fun, super rewarding, but a lot more work as well. When you take a long-distance backpacking trip you basically have to think...
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 was overkill and I was...
It’s All in the Gear
Welcome to the obligatory pre-trail gear post. Although I’ve been subconsciously conducting research on the trail for months now, it wasn’t until recently that I decided to stick to my...
Gear List: Florida Trail
Short advice on Florida Trail Gear? Take EVERYTHING. This is a winter trail and while winter in Florida won’t leave you snow burned and post holing- it will leave you hypothermic. ...
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 who work desk jobs...
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 thru-hikers because the tall, skinny shape allows you...
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...