Many hikers I talk to tell me they’re unsatisfied with the standard backpacks they find at big box stores, but are not sure how to move away from their 5-pound empty pack to a lightweight option. Gossamer Gear offers a variety of packs that both weekend warrior and ultralight thru hikers will love. Like many
Carrying nutritious food is just as important as the footwear you decide on and the shelter you carry. Without proper nutrition, hiking all day long would be rather dangerous. Packing the right foods can mean the difference between bailing and having the time of your life! Trail nutrition is very different than what we’d consider
If you are transitioning to a no cook backpacking meal plan, creating breakfast options that don’t require a stove can be the first step to get you there. Many hikers vary quite a bit on how they get their first meal of the day. Some like a leisurely morning at camp while others prefer to
April 25th, 2015 was a great night for the New England hiking community to get together. Every year the 4000-footer club recognizes hikers who have completed one of their recognized lists. This is my third year attending and my third list completed! I was very excited to have finally finished the New Hampshire 4000-footers in
Going stoveless or “no cook” on a backpacking trip may the most exciting, freeing experience you may have or it may be a complete disaster. This article will serve as an introduction to preparing a no-cook menu for your next backpacking trip. This is the first of a short series which I hope will inspire
I’ve had terrible luck with views on Mount Moosilauke. I’ve been atop this 4803 foot peak four times in the past and have not had a single view from the summit. The first time was during an odd October snowstorm, the second was another snowstorm, and the third time it poured. The fourth time it
Like many hikers, I’ve tried a lot of bars out there. Some have been virtually inedible while others could pull a filling loose! Finding a healthy, convenient-to-pack bar that I actually wanted to eat seemed impossible. About a year ago, I found ProBar and liked their Meal bars so much, I packed one for lunch
You might spend weeks carefully planning out and dreaming of your next adventure, but you may be guilty of not being fully prepared for the trek. Before each hike, I make sure to do 5 simple things to be at my best. We all know being hydrated on the trail is extremely important, especially during
I am often asked which peaks are the easiest by hikers looking to start New Hampshire 4000 Footer list. Today’s post is my recommendation for where to start! It is difficult, if not impossible to rank the NH4Ks. Why? There are many factors that affect the difficulty of a hike. This can include trail choice
This gear list was used for my 15 day thru hike of the John Muir Trail. I encountered temperatures ranging from 30-100 degrees. In late July it is generally warm and dry and you can expect afternoon thunderstorms. On my hike I experienced an unusual 2 1/2 days of rain, but had much luck with