Tag Archives: Black Diamond

PHGT: Meet Virginia “SUL” Gear List

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

On June 23rd & 24th of 2017, I hiked the 50 miles between Dennis Cove Rd to Damascus, VA. This marked my 3rd state along the Appalachian Trail that I have now completed, and landed me on the first big … Continue reading →

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Post Hike Gear Talk (Newfound Gap to Max Patch)

Posted on October 12, 2014 by

I recently headed out for a (much-needed) 4 day section hike along the Appalachian Trail. I covered 50 miles, starting at Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and finished on the beautiful bald called Max Patch. This … Continue reading →

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Rock Gap to Deep Gap: Post Hike Gear Talk…

Posted on January 16, 2014 by

Last weekend I did my first section hike of the year. A few of us met up and hiked SOBO on the AT from Rock Gap to Deep Gap (NC). At only around 25 miles total, it wasn’t really a … Continue reading →

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“GG LT” Grips on my “BD ACC” Poles

Posted on December 29, 2013 by

The title of this post stands for “Gossamer Gear LighTrek” grips on my “Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork” trekking poles. Some may remember that in a recent post hike gear talk post, I mentioned that I wasn’t a huge fan … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving AT Section Hike Post Hike Gear Talk

Posted on December 7, 2013 by

So last weekend I met up with a group of pretty good guys and spent a night on the Appalachian Trail. As I mentioned in my previous trip report, we had a great time. The weather was dang near perfect, … Continue reading →

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ZebraLight H51

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Manufacturer: ZebraLight Model: H51 (Headlamp AA 200Lm) Date of Purchase: February, 2012 MSRP: (US) $64.00 Manufacturer’s Website: ZebraLight.com Measured Weights: >>Headlamp (w/o Battery): 1.3 oz (37 gm) >>Headband w/ Holder: 0.8 oz (23 gm) >>Clip: 0.1 oz (2 gm) LED: Cree … Continue reading →

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