Click Here to Shop REI.com! I had hiked part of the Shining Rock Wilderness once before back in May of 2014 and I enjoyed it very much so I was really looking forward to doing some more hiking there. This time we would be hiking a different section so I knew it would be a […]
Category: 2015
Appalachian Trail Section Hike 4/17/15 – 4/19/15
So far I’ve done four or five different sections of the Appalachian Trail and still have many sections left that I’d like to visit. I’d also like to hike the 100 Mile Wilderness up in Maine as well as parts of the Whites and okay well all of it to be honest! I’ve already hiked on part […]
Vasque Scree 2.0 Low UltraDry Hiking Shoes – Men’s
I’ve finally found a pair of hiking shoes to replace my favorite Vasque Catalyst shoes which are excellent but the soles are getting very worn and they aren’t so great in mud. Up to this point my Vasque Catalyst Low shoes have been my favorite backpacking/hiking and I think the only shoe […]
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
I had been eyeballing the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad for awhile now but couldn’t justify it until I got my REI dividend and combined with the 20% off coupon(to help spend your dividend no doubt) I was lured to make the purchase. Free Shipping at REI! EVERYONE gets U.S. standard free shipping on orders of $50 […]
Enlightened Equipment Revelation 40 Degree Quilt
I purchased and reviewed my first Enlightened Equipment 20 Degree quilt so much that I went and purchased a 40 degree version for warmer weather hikes in Spring, Summer and Fall. But I opted to go with the standard Revelation model instead of the Pro Revelation model because the scant weight savings didn’t […]
OBOZ YELLOWSTONE 2 MID BOOTS
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Oboz brand and how good they feel by reading a lot of different reviews. There were a few negative reviews mixed in there too but not very many and the positive comments vastly outnumbered the negative comments by a pretty wide berth so I figured there must be something to […]
LECONTE LODGE HIKE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS MT. LECONTE 3/28/15 TO 3/29/15 VIA RAINBOW FALLS TRAIL
I don’t generally write about stays at lodges but Leconte isn’t your typical kind of lodge. It’s rustic and primitive and so much more. If you haven’t stayed there and you’re one who likes the outdoors then I strongly urge you to give it a whirl. It is truly a one of a kind experience. […]
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY BACKPACK TRIP 3-20-15 THRU 3-22-15
I went to Panthertown Valley for the first time back on 4/14/2014 (Panthertown trip 4/14/14 – 4/16/14) and it was nothing short of awesome so I knew I’d be returning sooner or later and the time had finally come. Well the time finally came when a friend put together a trip and invited me along so I […]
Awesome Hiking Boot Sale!
This is great timing!!! Spring time and ready to start some serious backpacking and hiking.
NITE IZE INOVA STS MICRO LIGHT! NEW FAVORITE BACKUP LIGHT FOR BACKPACKING!
I received my new INOVA MICRO LIGHT STS a few days ago and I’m thoroughly impressed! I have to say that I think it’s going to be my new backup flashlight for backpacking. It’s compact, solid and has a rubberized finish on it that makes it feel like more than just a keychain light. […]
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