I’ve been testing outdoor gear since I realized how much I liked hiking. And that I’d probably like it more if I had some better gear. As a former REI employee and always a gear nerd, I’ve tried a heck of a lot of gear over the years. In these posts you’ll find gear reviews, packing lists, and my favorite products I’ve used.
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The John Muir Trail is a little challenging to go true Ultralight for. The heavy, required bear canister, and therefore, a heavier, framed pack to carry that canister, generally sees to that. However, I do believe my gear list is lightweight and still full-comfort. And…
Another backcountry trip, another opportunity for new gear! I switched a few things up from the Wonderland Trail to the High Sierra Trail. Not anything too big (except for my pack), but the small changes can make a big difference! LighterPack link to gear list…
I’m looking forward to testing some brand new gear on this trip, and continuing to use some newer gear as well. There’s no better place to try out new gear than actually on trail! For a late July Wonderland hike, I have hopes of good…
Since being back home, I’ve returned to my previous job at REI, working on the clothing floor. So, I’ve been inspired to talk about my clothing system on the PCT, since I seem to do that all day anyways! In this post, I will explain…
Overall, my gear list pretty much stayed the same from the beginning until the end of my hike, with only minor changes. Below you will find links to my LighterPack lists for each section of the hike. I’m going to use the same template for…
