10 Things I Learned From a Failed Thru-Hike
In May 2019, my coworker and I set out to hike all 271 miles of the Long Trail. It's an oversimplification to call the adventure a failed thru-hike, because it...
Why I Didn’t Quit the Te Araroa
Though I've ranted about the things wrong with the Te Araroa, the trail has some truly amazing assets as well.
Gear Review: Gossamer Gear G4-20 Ultralight 42 Backpack
The Gossamer Gear G4-20 is a new take on one of the classic GG packs with some really cool and unique new features. Most notable are the asymmetrical hip belt...
Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa
The early 1990s have recycled themselves and fanny packs are back, there's no two ways about it. Amusingly, this is apparently the case not only in Hiker Trash Vogue but...
The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s January Clearance
This is a sponsored post brought to you by REI. From 1/13 to 1/20, REI is clearing out their shelves and backpackers have the chance to save up to 50%...
My Gear – Four Decades in the Making
My gear choices are based on a great deal of experience with short trips... a thru-hike will be a different animal.
Te Araroa: A Beautiful Walk on the Beach
The sun crested the towering sand dunes and reminded me of its strength. The 90-mile beach welcomed me with its wide open space and salty breeze. I left camp early...
I Need a Bigger Bear Canister
My shakedown hike on the John Muir Trail highlighted several gear issues, but in this post I'm going to focus on the bear canister. In particular, the calorie restrictions it...
PCT Eat Your Heart Out
What are you going to eat? I shrugged my shoulders as I hesitantly explained my ultralight weight goal and how I do not plan on bringing a stove to achieve...
My Forbidden Love – The Appalachian Trail
My tortured and forbidden love affair with her began in the fall of 1986. At that time I was 27 and she was 49.
