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Gear List
With a little over a month left until I head to Baxter State Park, I've spent a lot of time honing in on my gear list — so, here ya...
Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell Mid
Last year Altra debuted the Lone Peak 3.0 and Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell. These new designs improve upon their predecessors while retaining everything that's made the Lone Peak series a...
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2016 Thru-Hiker Survey
This is the third year in a row I have surveyed hikers about their footwear, and for the third time, it seems be the trickiest gear selection. Just take a look...
Gear Review: Altra’s Lone Peak 3.0 Women’s Trail Running Shoes
Altra might be known for its running shoes, but the brand does have a line of trail shoes. This review will focus on Altra's Lone Peak 3.0 women's shoes. Altra...
Altra Lone Peak 3.0: The 600 Mile Review
Full disclosure here. Maine destroyed my Lone Peak 2.5's. Whether it was the terrain, a manufacturing defect or my consistently horrible choice of footing that caused it is totally unknown...
Our 2015 Fall Backpacker’s Gear Guide
Stepping outside during autumn is a symphony for all the senses. Finding time to get into the mountains and/or woods during this time of year to soak up nature's splendor is borderline mandatory...