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Expect reflections on long distance hiking, hiking culture, nature, creativity and my undying love for backrests.

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Oct 5

Oct 5 Gear Review: Lightheart Solo Tent

I finally had a chance to try out my new tent, the Lightheart Gear Solo, this past week on an overnight trek along the Art Loeb Trail. (Two words: ball buster. The hike, not the tent.)

Here's what I thought about it--the good, the bad and the ugly.

Aug 24

I'm training for my upcoming Appalachian Trail thru-hike and I'm fortunate to live in a place that makes training easy and fun.

It's also wet here. Which leaves me thinking about rain-gear. A LOT.

Today I ponder the pros and cons of carrying an umbrella on a 2,000 mile hike. Read on to see if an umbrella is something you might consider, too.