I’ve gotten a lot of questions about my backpack, mostly because people don’t recognize it and are curious as to where it came from. The reason they don’t recognize it, of course, is because I made it! However, I didn’t design it. That credit goes to Ray Jardine, an aerospace engineer turned rock climber, thru-hiker, and … Read More “Gear Review: The Ray-Way Pack” »
Month: December 2017
No, it’s not always easy. Still, hiking with a partner can be a rewarding experience that brings you closer together through awesome and challenging shared experiences.
It’s not just about Gear!
See our full PCT gear list for two and how it changed by the end of the trail.
As we move into 2018, our travels and blog will be focused on our attempt to hike the CDT and complete hiking’s Triple Crown. What is the Triple Crown? The Triple Crown of Hiking refers to the 3 great long trails in the US: The Appalachian Trail (AT), The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the … Read More “About the CDT and the Triple Crown” »
It’s been two months since we finished the PCT. The end of a long hike is always a little welcome. I feel ready to sleep in a warm house on a cozy bed, cook real food in a real kitchen, and watch some television on the couch. How quickly it wears off, though. All these … Read More “The Call of the Wild” »