Gear Item of the Week: Darn Tough Wool Socks
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...
Useful Backpacking Gift Ideas for Less Than $50
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...
Gear Item of the Week: Platypus Gravity Filter
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...
Gear Item of the Week: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
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...
AT Update #35 – Rangeley, ME to Poplar Ridge Lean-to
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 my...
Appalachian Trail Section Spotlight: McAfee Knob & Tinker Cliffs
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...
Gear Item of the Week: MSR Pocket Rocket Backpacking Stove
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 the...
TAKE A THRU-HIKE is Available On Amazon!
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 seasoned now, I...
AT Update #34 – Grafton Notch, ME to Rangeley, ME
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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