#Gear Changes
To Bidet…or not to Bidet?
...[T]he teeniest bit of rainfall exposes white petals, TP blossoms that adorn the forest floor like a sea of Poppies...poopies? Have I discovered a new species of flora? That means...
How to Shorten Your Sleeping Pad in 6 Steps
a how to guide on shortening an inflatable sleeping pad
Stay Prepped for Your Hike During COVID-19
You may be sitting at home right now wondering what to do with yourself now that you've had to cancel or postpone your lifelong dream of thru-hiking a long trail....
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...
Best in Slot: Gear Changes for 2017
Is there an elusive list of best-in-slot backpacking gear? I'm going give you a glimpse into the full extent of my nerdity. I realize those of you who read the...
This is My Pack, There Are Many Like it But This One is Mine
The Gear of All Gears So back in December I recived an email, I didn't realize this email would change my entire hike... I remeber filling out the 2016 Thru...
Three Trails, Three Setups: How my gear has changed over thru-hikes
The trials and tribulations of trying to choose the best gear options for you and the trail.
41 Days In: Gear Changes & Facts Thus Far
41 Days into Button's Appalachian Trail Thru Hiking Venture. Gear Changes & Learned Facts from the trail, thus far.