gear review

Appalachian Trail 2022 Thru Hike Full Gear List

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...

Jan 26, 2023 : Anna Crafton
“Gear Blowouts // Customer Service and Thru-Hiker Relationships: Why is it Important?”

“Gear Blowouts // Customer Service and Thru-Hiker Relationships: Why is it Important?”

Gear Blowouts Customer Service and Thru-Hiker Relationships: Why is it Important? PCT Class of 2022   Introduction /// On long trails, the gear you take with you is all you...

Jan 3, 2023 : Wesley Black
Gear. Mass. Challenges.

Gear. Mass. Challenges.

12/10/22 Math Story Problem Ok. I fretted. It reminded me of a middle school math story problem: "Knowing Naomi can only carry a total of 10,00 grams (somewhere over 20...

Dec 10, 2022 : Naomi Brown
Comprehensive Post-AT Gear Review

Comprehensive Post-AT Gear Review

When I was researching, I only trusted the gear reviews from hikers who had finished the trail. I completed my SOBO thru-hike of the AT on November 26, so here's...

Dec 3, 2021 : Shuping Liu
I have to break up with my Zpacks backpack

I have to break up with my Zpacks backpack

People have shared that gear may shift along the course of a thru-hike, but it is not without some sadness that I didn’t get my pack choice right from the...

Aug 8, 2021 : Janine
Appalachian Trail Gear Review for 2021 Thru-hike

Appalachian Trail Gear Review for 2021 Thru-hike

Most of my gear to be consolidated into the red pack. Gear Review for 2021 With all the gear I have accumulated over the last nine months, it made sense...

Jan 24, 2021 : Darlene M
Enlightened Equipment Convert Quilt Review

Enlightened Equipment Convert Quilt Review

Over the past few years, quilts have risen significantly in popularity for long-distance backpackers. If you aren’t familiar with them, the basic concept behind their design is that when using...

Jan 7, 2020 : Carl Stanfield
Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Deschutes Tarp

Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Deschutes Tarp

For thru-hikers and backpackers looking for a simple ultralight shelter, the Deschutes Solo Tarp is a reliable and affordable choice. It’s not flashy, but it’s a shelter for anyone who...

Sep 20, 2019 : Effie Drew
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Wayward II Sun Shirt

Gear Review: Outdoor Research Wayward II Sun Shirt

While the Wayward II doesn't blow me away in any one category, it’s overall performance balanced many features that are important on a long-distance adventure - breathability, temperature-regulation, coverage, comfort...

Sep 20, 2019 : Effie Drew
Gear Review: MSR Freelite 2 Tent

Gear Review: MSR Freelite 2 Tent

MSR is a popular outdoor gear equipment manufacturer, known for their stoves and tents. The Freelite 2 is a dual access, lightweight, semi-freestanding tent. For ultralighters, it can be used...

Sep 16, 2019 : Samantha Olthof