Gear Shakedown
A List of Thoughts RE: First (and second!) Backpacking Trips
I have been struggling to write this post. Every time I sit down to put some thoughts together, I end up scrapping the draft and pushing the idea of continuing...
Equipment Testing a.k.a the Shakedown before the Shakedown
"Pull over!" "No, it's a cardigan, but thanks for asking!" It is fiiiiinally starting to feel like spring. During the past two months, in total New England style, we have...
Shedding the Weight: Gear Changes for My 2nd AT Attempt
Changes I made after swapping gear, and doing my own personal shakedown prior to round 2 on the Appalachian Trail.
Top 5 Items Sent Home in a Shakedown
Shakedown The act of having an experienced backpacker cull through your backpack in search of unneeded items. I have only worked one thru hiker season at Mountain Crossings, but the patterns are
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