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Happy Trials and Keep on Trekking
It has been a pleasure and an honor to be part of The Trek team. I feel part of the (elite) Appalachian Trials/The Trek cyber community.
More Hard Learned Backpacking Lessons
Hard learned winter backpacking lessons
Hard Learned Backpacking Lessons
All those hard learned lessons have served me well but have not prevented me from experiencing additional hard lessons from the trail.
Gear Review: BearVault BV450
If I could use the BV450 only as a bear canister, I might find it hard to justify the weight, but I have used in so many other ways that I think the weight justifies carrying it.
My Portable, Transferable, Multi-Sport Essentials Kit
Keeping all these items in my portable, transferable, multisport essentials kit keeps me from having to look for them separately every time I head out onto the trail, be it cycling a rail trail, kayaking a water trail, or backpacking on the Appalachian Trail.
Do You Remember Your First Time?
It was my second time in the Whites but my first time on the AT.
Review of Chris Bolgiano’s The Appalachian Forest
Bolgiano provided me not only with a refreshing review of Appalachia and its environmental concerns related to the forest but also abundant new information.
My Sleeping System: I Am Satisfied With Its Performance
My sleeping system consists of four main components: a sleeping bag, a stuff sack that serves as a pillow, a sleeping bag liner, and a sleeping pad.
Do I Really Need All These Packs?
The four packs in my go to inventory range from a slim and trim 12 oz. day pack to a 6 lb., 4 oz. behemoth of an expedition pack.
Go-to GORP Recipe
Most hikers and backpackers probably have their favorite trail mix which is some variety of GORP. While there are many commercial varieties available, I prefer to make my own. Here is my go to recipe.