Chris Guynn

Chris G.(Two Speed) is a native of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. He hiked the AT in 2017 and PCT in 2018 in a hammock. He is an engineer, thru hiker, hammock enthusiast, and avid gear DIYer.

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Review and Video: DutchWare Half-Zipped Netted Hammock

Review and Video: DutchWare Half-Zipped Netted Hammock

 Basic Specs:  Half-Zipped Netted Hammock Material: 1.0 Hexon Forest Green (rated to 200 lbs) DutchWare Gear Hammock Weight: 13

Nov 9, 2017 : Chris Guynn
How to Save Weight While Hammock Camping

How to Save Weight While Hammock Camping

Tips to lighten hammock camping setups.

Oct 14, 2017 : Chris Guynn
10 Tips for Better Hammock Camping

10 Tips for Better Hammock Camping

In order to enjoy all hammock camping experiences it is necessary meet three goals. These three goals are stay dry, stay warm, and stay comfortable.

Oct 11, 2017 : Chris Guynn
What Thru-Hikers Look for in a Hostel

What Thru-Hikers Look for in a Hostel

Throughout any hike of considerable length, most hikers look for accommodations with the services they need, but are priced below even the cheapest

Sep 26, 2017 : Chris Guynn
Post Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Gear list

Post Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Gear list

What one AT thru-hiker carried between 3/26/2017 and 9/5/2017. Initial AT Gear List: (60L(33#) Amicalola Falls) I went through so much

Sep 21, 2017 : Chris Guynn
How to Rig A Hammock Gear Tarp

How to Rig A Hammock Gear Tarp

What to do when you open up a brand new Hammock Gear tarp and realize that there are no guylines or rigging to attach it to trees or stakes? In the

Sep 13, 2017 : Chris Guynn
The End of one Epic Journey

The End of one Epic Journey

Greetings people of the Trek. I was able to summit yesterday after one hell of a hike from 3/26-9/5. I met tons of awesome people along the way. I

Sep 6, 2017 : Chris Guynn
VT and NH Down… into Maine

VT and NH Down… into Maine

Vermont is done Vermont was one of the best states in the north so far. There was so much moose poop but sadly I didn't see moose in Vermont

Aug 18, 2017 : Chris Guynn
And Then There Were 500 Miles Left

And Then There Were 500 Miles Left

CT closing thoughts I am not sure if it was the super humid weather or the fact that I had to spend two days in the hospital but Connecticut did

Jul 31, 2017 : Chris Guynn
New York, Awesome Vendors, and CT plus surprise hospital zero days

New York, Awesome Vendors, and CT plus surprise hospital zero days

Well just as an update I made it through the state of New York. Right before going through New York I read an article that said that a big part of

Jul 15, 2017 : Chris Guynn