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PCT Update #5 – Mt. San Jacinto, CA to Mile 223

PCT Update #5 – Mt. San Jacinto, CA to Mile 223

by Jessica | Aug 24, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail Journey Blog

Summiting Mt. San Jacinto had been quite the experience, but it was one I was glad to put in the rear view mirror. I got a taste of hiking in the snow and it honestly made me a little more nervous about the Sierra Nevada. I was glad to have tested my microspikes and...

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the Appalachian Trail

by Jessica | Feb 8, 2017 | Backpacking Topics, Videos

Looking back at significant life events, I’m sure most folks would agree that hindsight is 20/20. Often times people say, “If only I knew then what I know now.” The same is true for me when reflecting back on my 2015 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike. I...
Gear Item of the Week: Platypus Gravity Filter

Gear Item of the Week: Platypus Gravity Filter

by Jessica | Dec 5, 2016 | Gear Item of the Week

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: MSR Pocket Rocket Backpacking Stove

Gear Item of the Week: MSR Pocket Rocket Backpacking Stove

by Jessica | Nov 21, 2016 | Gear Item of the Week

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...

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