by Jessica | Nov 16, 2025 | Updates
The HW Genesis Neck Knife is a limited edition item crafted by MT Knives and is back in stock for 2025. Just like the last few years, the batch for 2025 is built from MagnaCut. This premium steel is known for its high toughness, impressive wear resistance, and...
by Jessica | Jun 8, 2018 | Continental Divide Trail Journey Blog, Updates
After bumping along at least 40 miles of barren and rutted dirt roads, I stepped out of the truck and shouted, ”Woohoo—there it is!” I couldn’t believe I was finally setting sights upon my third southern terminus of the Triple Crown trails, the Crazy Cook Monument. As...
by Jessica | May 1, 2018 | Continental Divide Trail Journey Blog, Updates
When Perk arrived at my house in Alabama from New York, I already knew it–he wasn’t ready. His pack likely had no gear in it, he hadn’t settled on a supply of food and his taxes weren’t complete. As I greeted him at the door I asked, “Hey...
by Jessica | Jan 10, 2018 | Backpacking Topics, Updates
You’ve decided you’re going to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and now you’re trying to map out every resupply point and plan all your food drops. Before you pull all your hair out trying to manage these little details, let me start...
by Jessica | Nov 27, 2017 | Backpacking Topics, Updates
My family thinks it’s hard to buy me gifts because all I care about is being in the woods. Mom says, “What do you get the backpacker who carries everything on her back and thinks mac-n-cheese is a good meal?” I really can’t blame her for...
by Jessica | Apr 14, 2016 | Updates
Just a quick message to let y’all know that after receiving multiple suggestions that I should create a patreon account–I finally did it! If you want to learn more visit: www.patreon.com/homemadewanderlust Thank you for your continued...
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