How Much Does It Cost To Thru Hike – Ask A Thru Hiker
This series has been a long time coming. Almost daily, I get multiple questions from all sorts of hikers about different aspects of thru hiking, backpacking, planning a hike, how to do x, and so on.…
Tenkara USA Sato Fly Rod Review
Despite having a love for fishing, for many years I considered it out of the question on backpacking trips. Even with the lightest fly fishing setup around, it was still just too weight prohibitive.…
Gear Review: The Lightest Canister Stove in the World – BRS Titanium Stove
That's right, at just 0.9 oz (25g) this stove is lightest one I've ever seen. And with a price tag hovering around $16 on Amazon, you have to wonder just how well this stove actually functions. Very…
How to layer your backpacking clothing (Like a thru hiker)
When I was first learning to backpack, I found it hard to figure out exactly what I needed to wear when I took off on the trail. I went through all sorts of different iterations of clothing systems…
Holiday gift ideas for the backpackers and hikers in your life.
Backpackers are notoriously hard people to shop for. Most of us know exactly what gear we need, and are pretty darn particular about what we'll take with us into the backcountry. We tend to scoff at…
Supplies have arrived… DIY projects inbound…
I just received this order of DIY supplies from ripstopbytheroll.com.
My favorite gear from the CDT
Though not talked about frequently by thru hikers, gear does play an essential role on trail. Having the right gear on a thru hike can make all the difference in your comfort, ability to cover miles,…
The Final CDT video is here. CDT Vid 19: Finishing in the incredible San Juan Mountains.
It's been a long time coming! The CDT has been a hard but absolutely incredible trail. Thanks to everyone who followed along on the adventure. And a huge thanks to everyone that helped contribute…
CDT Video 18: Entering the San Juans
Some of the most beautiful scenery along the entire CDT can be found in Colorado's San Juan mountain range. Follow along as I enter the northern half of them from Salida.
CDT Video 16: Riding the 2,000 foot rollercoaster
The beauty of the Rockies begins to shine as mountains grow taller and ridges longer along the CDT. Take on a rollercoaster of 2,000 foot climbs with me as I hike over some 13,000 foot summits.