Wild edibles and medicinal plants can be found along the span of the almost 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail. Foraging was once a necessary skill that came to our ancestors almost as easily as the breath that filled their lungs. Although hunting for food in the forest is...
DARN TOUGH WOOL SOCKS I used to be a big SmartWools fan, but the LIFETIME guarantee on Darn Tough socks is unbeatable. I had a mouse chew a hole in my sock while on trail and they actually honored the guarantee. They have all sorts of size, length and cushion...
The truth is backpacker’s are typically more about quality time than gifts. They often enjoy the simple things in life and aren’t necessarily seen as high maintenance–until it comes to their gear. As a friend or loved one it seems difficult to find...
PLATYPUS GRAVITY FILTER During my Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I started off with the Sawyer Squeeze which is lighter (3.2 oz) and cheaper ($25-$40) than the Platypus Gravity Filter, but the ease of the gravity system was apparent when I saw a trail friend use it. I...
THERM-A-REST NEOAIR XLITE During my Appalachian Trail thru-hike, this sleeping pad saved me. I thought I would be fine with a foam pad and did not heed the warning of other side/stomach sleepers. If you sleep on anything other than your back then you most likely will...
After enjoying a filling lunch at Doc Grant’s restaurant in Rangeley, ME, I decided to stay the night in town at The Farmhouse Hostel. While riding with a friendly stranger from town to the hostel, I recognized the presence of a seemingly never-ending battle in...
This post is meant to be supplemental information for my video on YouTube highlighting this particular section of trail. Notes for this video & section: All mile markers are from the 2015 AT Guide, but distances from one point to another within this section should...
MSR POCKET ROCKET STOVE I used and LOVED my MSR Pocket Rocket throughout the duration of my AT thru-hike. It’s lightweight (3 ounces), compact, durable and relatively inexpensive. This stove will boil 1L of water in less than 4 minutes. What I liked best about...
If you’ve been drowning in the sea of information while planning your thru-hike (or an extensive section) of the Applachian Trail, look no further! Because the AT was my first overnight backpacking trip, I had a lot to learn. Although I’m rather...
In the afternoon of September 24th, I caught a ride with Spiderman and Rebel Yell from Grafton Notch to Bethel, ME. It was a fairly long ride, so we were rather appreciative to the nice man who offered to take us. Upon arriving in town, we found the pizza joint and...
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