PCT2018 Gear List
(Originally published at The Trek) I have a few purchases left to make, but right now my gear list is pretty solid. Pack weight is just at 13 lbs, and that includes a 1 lb fudge-factor for things like chapstick, […more]
Gear Review
The Three Kinds of Ultralight – Be Ultrawise With Your Choices
(reposted from The Trek) If you’re a hiker, and you ever use the Internet, you know there’s a lot of discussion about reducing pack weight. One phrase I hear a lot is “how do I go ultralight?”. The answer is […more]
Counting my chickens, thru-hiker style – PCT2018!
After last year’s aborted attempt due to a broken foot, I’m trying again! Once more my wife is being super supportive, and we’re getting things lined up for a 5-6 month absence. There’s a ton of house chores to do, […more]
Gear List & Review
I’ve had a bunch of people ask me about gear, so I thought I’d share what I used on the PCT2017 trip. Outside of a few trinkets, my famous tampon-case first-aid kit, and 1 Patagonia shirt, nothing has survived […more]
MSR Revo Explore 25 review
Disclaimer: I’ve never snowshoed before, and have no experience, other than selling them when I worked at an outfitter a very long time ago. Before I begin, kudos to LL Bean – for the 10% off online shopping, the free […more]