thru-hiking – Stein A. Rypdal

Gear philosophy – how to choose the right hiking gear

As with so many other aspects of life choosing the right hiking gear is all about trying to strike a balance between different and often contradictory wants and wishes. Who wouldn’t want… Read more

Sawyer Mini vs. Sawyer Squeeze

OK, so you’re going backpacking and you’re trying to decide which water filter to get? Sawyer makes two of the most popular lightweight water filters for hiking, the Sawyer Mini… Read more

Photos from the CDT

Photos from my 2015 thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail. Now all in one place, for easy browsing.… Read more

Mountain Hardwear HyperLamina Spark 35 review

A sleeping bag is one of the most important pieces of equipment for a long-distance hiker. Not only does it have to be comfortable enough to give you that much needed sleep between those 25-30 mile… Read more

Anker PowerCore 20100 review

I got the Anker PowerCore 20100 to replace a smaller Samsung battery pack when I was halfway into my hike on the Continental Divide Trail in 2015. I used it to charge my smart phone and bluetooth headset… Read more