Gear
Everything You Need to Know About Waterproof Fabrics
Waterproof fabric technology has come a long way since its humble complicated chemical beginnings in Bob Gore's laboratory. I'll spare you the details of how intermolecular forces prevent water
Gear List: Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail
When I began my gear research for the PCT, it only made sense to begin with taking inventory of what I already had in my possession. In 2013, I thru-hiked...
What Im Packing for the PCT
With my start date only days away, I've finalized my gear list and am impatiently waiting to start hiking. Here is everything I'm packing up and throwing on my back...
Gear Review: Patagonia Airshed Pullover
Patagonia Airshed Pullover MSRP: $119 Weight: 3.3 ounces Materials: DWR-treated 20-denier nylon stretch ripstop. Cuffs are a nylon/spandex jersey What is a "wind shirt?" This is your
Gear Review: Enlightened Equipment Revelation 10-Degree Quilt
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Basic Specs* *EE quilts are custom made. You choose length, width, fill power, temperature rating, weather-proofing on the footbox, and lining/exterior color. The
Gear Review: Osprey Lumina 60L
Osprey Lumina 60 Basic Specs Volume: 54/57/60L (Women's XS/S/M) Weight: 1.799/1.874/1.949lbs (Women's XS/S/M) Weight Capacity: 10-30lbs MSRP: $270 Also available in a 45L volume,
The Best Backpacking Tents of 2018
Your tent is one of the most importantif not the most importantpiece of gear for your long-distance hike. It's literally your home away from home. You'll have to figure out...
8 Excellent Ultralight Backpacking Knives
I've merged my enthusiasm for knives and backpacking to bring you a list of backpacking blades that each weigh less than two ounces and are capable enough to handle trail life. Since...
How To Pick the Perfect Backpacking Knife
Almost every outdoor or survival gear list known to mankind includes one very important tool: a knife. In fact, knives are known to be one of the first tools ever...
Flash Gordon’s PCT 2018 Gear List
Let's get right to the gear. Below is my 2018 PCT gear list. Base Weight = 13.28 pounds A few points before we dive in. --I am hiking with my fiance,...