gear review
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...