Bennett Travers

Hi! I'm Bennett "Tandem" Travers, a 25-year-old University of Georgia alumni. Despite working in Digital Innovation now, in 2014 I left technology behind and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail with my dad.

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3 Worthwhile Gadgets for Backpackers

3 Worthwhile Gadgets for Backpackers

Some people begin their Appalachian Trail journey intending “to have a digital detox” or “to replace staring at screens with staring at stars”. Other

Nov 25, 2014 : Bennett Travers
The Lyme Light

The Lyme Light

So you’ve finished 2,185 miles. It’s taken you many months and hard climbs and beautiful views to make it to that final ascent. I’m proud to say I

Nov 25, 2014 : Bennett Travers
Ignorance Is Bliss

Ignorance Is Bliss

'Coffee! I am so excited for coffee!', I thought as we crossed two lanes of highway to get to the Visitor's Center in the median. The center was

Jul 4, 2014 : Bennett Travers
Why I Regret Using Spotify

Why I Regret Using Spotify

Okay, so I claimed I wake myself up in the morning to workout, but I lied. I actually have help and owe more than a few people 'thanks yous'  for

Feb 28, 2014 : Bennett Travers
Muscle & Motivation

Muscle & Motivation

With my upcoming adventure, it seems the only thing this coffee addict says more than "I'd like a grande, Blonde Roast" is "I’m thru-hiking the

Feb 26, 2014 : Bennett Travers
Introducing…

Introducing…

When I was a child, my mother would often kick me and my siblings outside, say “go play”, and lock the door behind us. Now, this was in the 90s when

Feb 22, 2014 : Bennett Travers