Gear Changes for 2023 currently in the off-season for most backpacking trips so now is the time to change out gear for trips this year. as i am preparing for another Pukaskwa trip, i have been reflecting on the gear used and have been making some subtle changes here and there to save more
Featured Waymark Mile 28: New Pack for 2023 after last years' test on backpacking lighter, i was in the market for a cool new backpack that was smaller than my osprey talon 33 and much lighter. i was going to settle on the LiteAF curve 30L but after careful consideration (and after they had raised their prices), i
1-2-2023 Tee Harbor Overnight Campout did an overnight trip at sleeping giant with my new hot tent setup. originally, i had planned to stay out for 3 nights, but i ended up only doing 1 night instead. the park looks much different in the wintertime. i snowshoed for approx. 2 hours into the backcountry while
Featured Thoughts About the Weekend Trip during my weekend hike testing out an ultralight configuration, i kept on telling myself that this was the best way to go about hiking and to start leaving the unnecessary items back at home. i couldn't believe how far i was able to go and the rate of speed that
20L Backpacking Challenge so the challenge was a success, i hiked a total of 23.6km the first day and 10.2km the following day, totaling 33.8km. didnt even feel the backpack on me at all. this will probably be my go-to setup from now on. my inreach says i was averaging
