Gear Lists
Solo AZT Loadout – Kinda UL
Everyone loves gear lists, don't they? I am not sure why, because it seems to me what's in your pack is very much in the same vein as "Hike Your...
A Belated Gear List Update: What Made It to Maine
As the internet has started lighting up with posts from folks prepping for their 2025 thru-hikes — and the "Appalachian Trail Hikers 2024" group on Facebook has officially updated its...
CrampPa Tillman’s Gear List
Pack Base Weight of 18 lbs. Less than a week before I start walking the PCT. I currently have my pack down to Base Weight of 18 lbs. Not the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...