Gear
Andrew Skurka on Mastering Ultralight Tents & Shelters
The below is a transcription. Minor edits have been made for clarity and readability, while preserving the original message and intent. This video is part of a new series on The...
What Gear I’d Bring If I Were to Hike New Mexico Again
Trying to go too light with my backpack, starting with shoes that fit rather than those with room to grow into, and bringing a stove in blazing heat are just...
Trail Safe Storage in the Backcountry
When you’re deep in the backcountry, it is essential that you carry some sort of bear canister or protection for your food. I have learned to carry a BearVault, which...
Packing for my fears: The Electronics I will be bringing on the CDT
The Electronics I will be bringing on the Continental Divide Trail are: Garmin InReach Mini 2 iPhone 13 2 x 10000mAh Veektomx powerbank 1 x 10000mAh Nitecore powerbank Rolling Square
My Ultralight Gear Journey
On the Appalachian Trail I finally achieved the sub 10lb base weight of my dreams with a tiny little Pa’lante pack. Every time someone would mention how small my pack...
The Calm Before the Storm & Thru-Hike Media Recommendations
Only 11 more days until my flight, and 2 weeks until I kick off my Continental Divide Trail (CDT) thru-hike. After quitting my job in February, I took some time to...
The Best Shoes For Road Walking: Topo Specter 2 Review
Over the last few years of backpacking across the USA and Canada I’ve really managed to dial in my gear. I’ve tested out all sorts of different equipment, looking for...
Calendar Year Triple Crown Gear List
In the next few days I will be embarking on my biggest adventure yet! Attempting to complete the “border to border” calendar year triple crown. Walking from key west to...
12,000 Miles and Counting: Peg Leg’s Backpacking Gear That Survived the Triple Crown and Beyond
When I first got into thru-hiking back in 2017, I was under the impression that once you bought all your gear, you were set for life. Before 2017 I had...
The Backpacker’s Guide to Bear Bagging
What is the deal with bear bags? Which type should I use, or should I use a canister? Once I have one, what do I do with it?
