The Xero Footwear D-Path Path-to-City Sandal is a flexible, minimalist sandal that works nicely in camp and on the path. Regardless of being light-weight and versatile, these barefoot-design sandals provide sufficient traction to mean you can think about buying and selling out your climbing sneakers. Xero […]
Over the previous few weeks, I’ve been testing the Garmin Intuition 3 photo voltaic watch to evaluate the way it suits into my on a regular basis life in addition to my time within the backcountry. Throughout my 2024 thru-hike of the Continental Divide Path, I […]
Packing for my fears: The Electronics I shall be bringing on the CDT
For many hikers, their first massive gear buy is a tent. Numerous hours go into researching supplies, weighing the professionals and cons of freestanding vs. trekking pole varieties, and looking for probably the most bang in your buck. Discovering a shelter that works in your particular […]
Bear canisters are required to maintain your meals safe — and, extra importantly, to forestall bears from changing into habituated to human meals — on a number of sections of the Pacific Crest Path. But with the PCT passing by lands managed by disparate companies, it […]
I spend lots of time within the backcountry, which prompts the necessity for a dependable plan if issues go unsuitable. Whereas I’ve all the time carried a satellite tv for pc emergency system on my adventures, I lately had the prospect to attempt Overwatch x Rescue […]
It looks as if frequent sense, however the Depart No Hint precept I see violated most often is Quantity 6: Respect Wildlife. Why? As a result of a part of respecting wildlife is guaranteeing they don’t have entry to human meals. Whereas some campsites make this […]
This winter, I’ve been in a position to check the Swift X Ultralight Backpack from Six Moon Designs to see the way it performs as a part of my setup throughout multi-day adventures and day hikes. Designed for hikers and thru-hikers who worth each ounce saved, […]
Luxury on the path may appear counterintuitive, however if you’re miles from civilization, there are a couple of high-end objects you merely can’t afford to depart behind. Minimalism often is the mantra of thru-hiking, however sure comforts improve my expertise a lot that I’ll by no […]
This morning was the very definition of nuttiness. Tho if I’m being sincere, a 4am get up name for an early flight is pretty nutty by itself. Enable me to elaborate After I acquired to the airport there was confusion about my gate which led to […]