Kate Richard

I'm Kate, aka Stickers on the trail. After growing up in New England, the Appalachian Trail was on my bucket list and I completed my thru hike of the AT in 2017. That got me hooked on the hiking lifestyle and I thru hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019. Nowadays, I'm a weekend warrior living in Portland, OR getting outside and traveling all over the West as much as possible.

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Top Stoves, Filters, Rain Gear, and More on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

Top Stoves, Filters, Rain Gear, and More on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

The 2024 AT survey is coming to a close. We'll be covering the water filters, stoves, rain gear, and so much more in this final post. This post is

Mar 6, 2025 : Kate Richard
Top Backpacks on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

Top Backpacks on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

In this next installment of the 2024 Appalachian Trail survey, we're covering everything about backpacks! We take a look at the frame type and

Feb 17, 2025 : Kate Richard
The Top Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Pads on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

The Top Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Pads on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

We're back again with another 2024 Appalachian Trail survey post, and this time we're covering sleeping systems. We’ll discuss quilts vs sleeping

Feb 3, 2025 : Kate Richard
Top Tents and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

Top Tents and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

This installment of the 2024 Appalachian Trail survey covers shelters of all kinds. We’ll discuss the types of shelters used, the type and size

Jan 21, 2025 : Kate Richard
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey

The third installment of the AT 2024 Survey is here, and this time we’re covering all things footwear. What you wear on your feet is one of the most

Jan 7, 2025 : Kate Richard
The 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 2

The 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 2

Here we are again with the second installment of the 2024 Appalachian Trail Survey! This is part two of the general information. While the first

Dec 23, 2024 : Kate Richard
The 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 1

The 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 1

It’s once again time for the annual Appalachian Trail survey! We’re getting things started with our first of two posts covering general information.

Dec 10, 2024 : Kate Richard
Sambob Alpha 120 Hoodie Review

Sambob Alpha 120 Hoodie Review

Who doesn’t love designing their own gear? Whether you prefer bright colors or a more subdued look, a Sambob Alpha Hoodie gives you the freedom to

Sep 4, 2024 : Kate Richard
Zpacks Plex Solo Lite Tent Review

Zpacks Plex Solo Lite Tent Review

Can you believe that Zpacks has made their tents even lighter? They recently released the "Lite" version of many of their tents, including the

Jul 8, 2024 : Kate Richard
LiteAF EcoPak Curve Frameless Backpack Review

LiteAF EcoPak Curve Frameless Backpack Review

Have you ever wanted to design the pack of your dreams? With the LiteAF Curve Frameless Ultralight Backpack, you can do just that. The world is your

May 27, 2024 : Kate Richard