Brian Lewis

Long distance backpacking is my "thing". I've thru-hiked the big three trails in the U.S. and my sweet spot now is 4 - 6 week trips, "chunk" hiking my way through other trails.

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Initial Impressions of the Lightheart Duo Tent

Initial Impressions of the Lightheart Duo Tent

I just bought a Lightheart Gear Duo tent, got it in the mail yesterday and set it up in my backyard for the first time this morning.  Here’s a link

Aug 17, 2017 : Brian Lewis
How to Get Your Gear Where You’re Going

How to Get Your Gear Where You’re Going

Going on your first “well away from home” backpacking trip? Read on for strategies to get your precious gear to the trailhead safe and sound.

Feb 7, 2017 : Brian Lewis
Beware the Failing Zipper

Beware the Failing Zipper

I periodically have closure issues.   Not of the type where you’re trying to resolve an ambiguous situation, I’m talking about the very unambiguous

Dec 27, 2015 : Brian Lewis
Hiking El Camino de Santiago Blog: Summary

Hiking El Camino de Santiago Blog: Summary

Average: 17.3 miles per day Along with my friends Lucky and Milky, I started the Camino from St. Jean Pied de Port on September 25th, and got to

Nov 11, 2015 : Brian Lewis
Done. and Done.

Done. and Done.

Another rainy day where we mostly dodged the bullet, i.e., we got rained on some, but enjoyed a great deal of hiking time without rain. The full

Oct 28, 2015 : Brian Lewis
March to the Sea

March to the Sea

As planned, we got a typically early start this morning, desiring to walk more miles in good weather today, anticipating wet weather to come (soon).

Oct 26, 2015 : Brian Lewis
Santiago, and Beyond

Santiago, and Beyond

Friday, October 23rd was another of those "great day where nothing especially remarkable happened" type of days. Started hiking again under the

Oct 24, 2015 : Brian Lewis
Counting Down the Kilometres

Counting Down the Kilometres

After I uploaded my last blog post, Lynda checked into our Albergue, having hiked 40 km. She's run short on time, and so took a bus this day to be

Oct 23, 2015 : Brian Lewis
Into Galicia

Into Galicia

We slept the previous night in an upscale Albergue in the town of Ambasmestas - - - still bunk beds, up to 6 to a room (we were 4 with a French

Oct 20, 2015 : Brian Lewis
In Bierzo

In Bierzo

We're currently in an area called Bierzo, well known for wine and I think other things that I haven't puzzled out. I asked about this in the tourist

Oct 18, 2015 : Brian Lewis