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Tag Archives: UL Backpacking
First Look at My 2017 Zpacks Arc Haul Gridstop Backpack
In late 2013 I was “talked into” buying a new Zpacks Arc Blast backpack. As it turned out, that pack ended up being the best pack I have ever used. Sure, it was a 60 liter backpack, so not really a small … Continue reading
Posted in Arc Haul, Backpacks, Gear, ZPacks
Tagged Arc Blast, Arc Haul, backpack, Backpacking, Gear Review, Hiking, UL backpack, UL Backpacking, Ultralight Backpack, ZPacks
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The “Ugly Stick” Firestarter
I often get messages on my YouTube channel, however, most are generally garbage, and it’s pretty rare that I even remember to go through them. However, my channel is set-up to automatically send me an email when I get messages, … Continue reading
September 2016 AT Section Hike: Sam’s Gap to Hot Spring’s… & Other Things In-Between!!!
I finally got to get out for another hike! But first, let me get real…
Posted in Appalachian Trail, AT, Gear, Trip Report
Tagged Allen Gap, Appalachian Trail, Arc Blast, AT, backpack, Big Firescall Knob, Duplex, Enlightened Equipment, French Broad River, Hiking Backpacking, Hogback Ridge Shelter, Hot Springs NC, Jerry's Cabin Shelter, Little Laurel Shelter, Lover's Leap, Max Patch, MLD Light Snow Gaiter, MOM's, Mt Mitchell, quilt, Sam's Gap, Section Hiking, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Smoky Mountain Diner, Spring Creek Tavern, Spring Mtn Shelter, Tanyard Gap, UL Backpacking, ZPacks, ZPacks Solo Plus Hexamid Tarp
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Yama Mountain Gear DIY Cuben Fiber Stuff Sack Kit
Not the first, but one of the first items I ever bought in cuben fiber was one of the mini-size stuff sacks from ZPacks, about 2 & 1/2 years ago. Since then, it has likely been the single, most-used piece … Continue reading
Posted in Ditty Bag, DIY/MYOG, Dry Bags/Stuff Sacks/ Pack Liners
Tagged Cuben Fiber, Ditty Bag, DIY, MYOG, stuff sacks, UL Backpacking, Yama Mountain Gear
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Tagged: My 3 Favorite…
Yup, I’ve been tagged… again. Ok, it was actually a few months ago when Tony actually tagged me (in THIS video), and I am just now getting around to responding… I gotta say though, picking “my 3 favorites” was a … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Cook Kits, Cups/Mugs, Gear, Sleeping Pads, Tarps, ZPacks
Tagged 550 ml Cook Pot, Cook Kit, Cuben Fiber Tarp, Hexamid Tarp, Hexanet, Hiking, LiteTrail, ProLite 3, sleeping pad, Solid Fuel Cook Kit, Tagged, Thermarest, Titanium cook pot, Titanium Stove, UL Backpacking, ZPacks
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Make Your Own Gear List…by copying mine!
Occasionally, people contact me looking for information on starting their own gear list. There are actually a few sites that folks use to do this, however, I have always been a fan of my DIY Google Doc Spreadsheet Gear List, … Continue reading
Posted in DIY/MYOG, Gear List, Trip Planning
Tagged Gear List, Gear Planner, Gear Spreadsheet, Spreadsheet, UL Backpacking
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