This backpacking gear list is for a 2-3 week Appalachian Trail section hike I’m taking in early spring from northern Virginia and into Pennsylvania. I’ve section hiked over 1250 miles of the Appalachian Trail so far and hope to finish hiking the trail …
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Kelty Ruckus Roll Top 28 Backpack Review
The Kelty Ruckus 28 Roll Top is a fully featured technical daypack loaded with features that can be used for many different types of day hikes, peakbagging, and hut-to-hut trips. Weighing just 1 pound 6 ounces, I’ve been impressed with how comfortable it …
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Mt Chocorua is a very popular mountain in the White Mountain National Forest, one that you can climb from many directions and up many different trails. I chose the Hammond Trail and Liberty Trail for this hike because they’re one of the …
Read More »How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep When Backpacking
Some people go backpacking for adventure, some live to climb new mountains, and some just like the simplicity and solitude. I like all of those things, but my favorite part of backpacking is sleeping. During the week, I get about 6-7 hours …
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