Gear Lists
A 10-Day Tour du Mont Blanc Gear List
The Tour du Mont Blanc If you've ever dreamed of hiking throughout Europe, the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) needs to make it to the top of your "to-hike" list....
Equipment and the Smokies.
My Equipment I'd like to start off talking about my tent. Boundless Camping Denali 2 person Tent, List $193 sale price $125. 65 oz. This is a small tent if...
Victor’s AT Hike: Prep & Equip
Preparation The Long Trail I feel like I’ve been preparing for a thru hike on the Appalachian Trail all my life: Initial forays onto the AT in Pennsylvania as a...
How to Eat an Elephant – Preparing for the CDT
BEHOLD: my stuff One bite at a time. Not that I would ever eat an elephant, even if I could - I am vegetarian. I first heard of this while...
Let’s Talk About Gear
Oh boy, gear! I've spent hours and hours looking at gear, comparing specs, and reading through other hiker's lists, and now the time has finally come to share my own...
One Week Out – Colorado Trail Gear List
I'll admit, I turned into a real gear nerd this time around. I was not this detailed with my gear list on the AT, but the deeper I dive into...
Let’s Talk Gear
Any section of the Appalachian Trail will require its own combination of gear, however, a southbound hike beginning in June will throw both humid days and chilly nights in my...
2021 AT Gear List: My Top Five Before the Trail
I'm totally the person who has spent hours reading through others gear lists. I have probably spent too much precious toilet time stressed out comparing and wondering why someone chose...
2021 NOBO AT Thru-Hiker’s Gear List
Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete? I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plentyI've got whozits and whatzits galore. Quick stats for "Big Three" and...
Appalachian Trail Gear List for Older Hikers (Beginner-Friendly)
Meet my stepmom, Nora. She’s loved hiking all her life and has dreamed about hiking the Appalachian Trail since she was in her 20s. Now at the age of 60...