Review
Five+ Reasons to Shop at Trader Joe’s Before Your Thru Hike
I LOVE Trader Joe's and am so happy that they have finally come to Florida. We used to stock up when in Atlanta, including packing out some cases of wine...
Food Review – Outdoor Herbivore Backpacking Foods
Since my last two posts on Appalachian Trials have been about food I figured Id keep it going by reviewing my favorite brand of backpacking food - Outdoor Herbivore. While...
Food Review – Picky Bars
While I have written about how different on trail eating and off trail eating can be, for my long-distance hikes this summer Ive decided to go a little healthier. While...
The Appalachian Trail Board Game
Recently a new Appalachian Trail themed board game was successfully funded on Kickstarter in August. How do I know this? Because the game ended up under my Christmas tree along with a few...
Review: GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist & Snow Peak Titanium 450 Mug
How many different pots, pans, platters, dishes, glasses, and utensils did you use for Thanksgiving? I bet it was a lot! You can't carry nearly that much on the trail....
Advice for Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail, From a 2013 Thru-Hiker
It was January 2012 when I decided that I would attempt a thruhike of the Appalachian Trail. I had never been backpacking before, let alone hiked more than 8 miles...
Wild: Hollywood Takes on the Trail
I'm not gonna lie, I read Wild, and yes, I liked it. I know. Opinions vary on any personal account of a hike that doesn't result in a total mile...
Thru-Hike Gear vs. Expedition Gear
When I'm walking across a continent I prioritize ultralight gear. When I'm shooting for National Geographic Society in Central Asia, I prioritize durability and toughness. The two are often
How NOT to Hike the AT: 5 Questions Bill Bryson Should’ve Asked Himself First
A year ago, after I announced my intentions of hiking the entirety of the Appalachian Trail, about twenty people recommended that I read Bill Brysons book A Walk in the...