appalachian trail gear
Appalachian Trail 2022 Thru Hike Full Gear List
This is the information I get questioned about A LOT! The gear! I have never and will never identify myself as a gearhead, and I definitely don’t think you HAVE...
What Worked, What Didn’t on My Trek to Maine
Hey folks! A lot of time was spent deciding what to carry as I walked from Georgia to Maine. So I thought I'd briefly try to let you know how...
The End of My Walk Has Been Hard to Sum Up
Hey all, It has been a long time since my last post. Good thing this isn't my job, cause I would have missed a few deadlines. I had a feeling...
Resupply, Food, and Final Gear Changes
One month to go, and it's getting down to the little details. So far, the most common questions I get from people about my thru-hike pertain to food. Here's my...
How I Found My Big Three on a Budget
Every hiker is horny for gear. Thru-hikers even more so! I'm going to be walking from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail starting this March. Inevitably, my gear choices...
A Guide to Plus-Size Gear and Clothing for Backpacking
If you're anything like me (and the fact that you're reading this tells me you are), then you have had a hard time finding proper gear for backpacking and hiking. When...
Stories From The Trail Ep. 17 – O Dog Rollin’ with O’Ree Crittenden
In 2016 O'Ree Crittenden set out to hike the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail. This would be enough of a challenge for any of us, but O'Ree attempted this...
Raider’s Closet: Women’s SOBO Hiking Clothing
There was a dark time before the trail. The glow of a little screen late into the night. An iPhone placed on a table, only to be quickly snatched back...
Raider’s Fanny Pack : Toiletries And More
Up the trail, the sun glimmered off an iridescent waist, rainbow reflections hitting the dirt path. Grown-out blonde hair tucked loosely into a bun. A stray stand comes loose in...
Hunting Down Backpacking Gear On A Budget
Thru-hiking is expensive. Sure, you can go to Wal-Mart or Amazon and get nearly everything you need, but most of it will weigh a ton and be poor quality, or...