Available on Amazon.com - Danner Men's Trail 2650 3" Gore-Tex Hiking Shoe My old hiking shoes wore out after a few years and I had to shop for a new pair. My requirements were waterproof, comfortable (nothing tall like a book) and a great tread pattern. These Danner Trail 2650 hiking shoes ticked all of
Available on Amazon.com - Nemo Fillo Pillow - Inflatable Camp Pillow for Backpacking or Travel The Nemo Fillo Pillow is an upgrade from most backpacking pillows. Despite its small travel size and travel weight, it expands, inflates and features a memory foam coating. After inflation, the memory foam takes its comfort to the next level.
Available on Amazon.com - NEMO Astro Insulated Lite Sleeping Pad I've been backpacking since I was a teenager and sleeping pads have continued to evolve. The NEMO Astro Lite is the best sleeping pad that I've used to date! For starters, it packs up compactly and it is insulated. That is great, since I mostly
The Helinox Chair One is the perfect backpacking chair for me! They make an ultralight version but I found the Helinox One to be the perfect balance of stability, comfort and travel size. It packs up small and is very lightweight. To make things even better, the Helinox Chair One can support heavier people. As
I have always always wanted to summit Mt. LeConte. It's not only an excellent workout but it's concurrently an opportunity to add a "dot on one's personal resume. I failed because I am afraid of heights but at least I tried to summit Mt. LeConte! I admire the individuals that are not afraid of heights
Available on Amazon.com - LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Pole Pair Hiking poles are a must, when hiking in mountainous backcountry. They increase stability and can also improve efficiency while hiking. These Leki hiking poles are made out of carbon fiber and break down to an extremely packable size and weight, while not in use. #Leki
This is how I pack for backpacking. When I'm planning a big backpacking adventure, I always pack far in advance and assemble a checklist. Forgetting to take key gear while backpacking can result in a miserable and/or dangerous experience. Enjoy and share with others too! #Backpacking
Backpacking in extremely cold weather requires a lot more planning and gear. A backpacker should always travel light. With that said, it's important to pack the appropriate layers for warmer to sub-freezing temperatures plus food and other gear. Cold weather backpacking gear can be expensive, so I suggest shopping in advance during holiday sales to
These sandals are great for warm weather hiking or backpacking. The protect the toes and feet well but they also drain well. I was afraid that they may blister my feet but they haven't. If you're looking for a warm-weather hiking shoe that doesn't require socks, I highly recommend the Keen Newport H2. #Keen Available
Backcountry campsite 28 in the Smoky Mountains is an amazing campsite! Situated at approximately 3,455 feet, it's a nice hike from the Middle Prong Trail trailhead past Tremont. The hike out is almost completely downhill. We camped here in January and the temperature was five degrees. It snowed all night and the hike out was