Trekking

After burning through two mediocre packs in just the first three months, I stumbled upon this revelation in a tiny gear shop in Hanoi. The owner, an experienced trekker, showed me how proper weight distribution and smart compartmentalization could transform my entire journey. I...

For those dreaming of backpacking hand hygiene-related adventures, check this out. During my recent Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I learned the hard way that relying solely on hand sanitizer was a huge mistake. After seeing several fellow hikers get knocked out by norovirus, I...

There’s just something about the John Muir Trail that hits different. It’s not just the sweeping views or the fact that you’re hiking from Yosemite to Mount Whitney- it’s that you feel the miles. The glacier valleys, alpine lakes, the smell of pines in the morning. Two weeks...