Q4 2018 Loadout

https://lighterpack.com/r/9vyw35 One of the reasons I started this blog was to be able to see how my gear choices changed over time as I became more experienced. To that end, let's establish a baseline - here's a quick blurb about everything that's currently in my standard three-season backpacking loadout: Sleep system The Mountain Hardwear Down Flip 35/50 sleeping bag isn't warm enough for fall conditions (lesson learned the hard way on my Lila Lake backpacking trip), doesn't seem to have very much down fill (as seen when holding it up to a light in the tent), isn't EN rated, and [...]

By |2018-11-18T21:03:25+00:00November 18th, 2018|

Kenmore crush! Trash Compactor Bags

Kenmore | crush! | 2018 | $1.17 | ???g (not pictured because I threw them away) These particular trash compactor bags are 3 mils thick and quite durable. However, they make lousy pack liners due to the mounting holes below the opening of the bag (holes are a poor choice for keeping water out of most things). These are a downgrade from the Glad trash compactor bags due to their higher cost (about $0.40 more per bag), heavier weight, and decreased waterproofness due to the presence of the mounting holes. They are, however, more durable due to their additional thickness [...]

By |2018-11-17T20:34:55+00:00November 17th, 2018|

Glad Trash Compactor Bags

Glad | Compactor 18 Gallon Kitchen Bags | 2018 | $0.77 | 68g Using a trash compactor bag as a pack liner is a cheap and reliable way to keep your gear dry. The only disadvantage over a pack cover is that they won't keep the pack itself dry which means you'll be carrying water weight when the nylon pack fabric gets saturated. On the flip side packs are getting lighter and using thinner (or just less) fabric so they don't hold nearly as much water as backpacks of yore. These particular trash compactor bags are perfectly sized for use [...]

By |2018-11-17T20:35:32+00:00November 17th, 2018|

Saxx Quest Loose Cannon boxer briefs

Saxx | Quest Loose Cannon | 2018 | $33.95 | 90g These are the best men's backpacking underwear. Quest is Saxx's line of quick-dry synthetic travel underwear. Saxx improves on standard men's underwear by adding a fabric panel between the thighs and testes, forming what they call a "ballpark pouch". This results in a significant increase in comfort (it really is quite something) and prevents sticking. However, the additional fabric comes at the expense of breathability - things definitely feel a little more swampy at night. The Loose Cannon edition of the Quest line features a much looser cut around [...]

By |2018-11-17T18:53:37+00:00November 17th, 2018|

this is how it starts – meal prep for the AT

One of the things I most enjoy about prepping for an overnight trip, whether the trek spans one night or four, is meal planning.  Over the years I’ve whittled down my menu to things I know work great and I keep a tub in the closet of my go-to staples for last minute trips.  I’ve spent enough Friday nights buzzing around town to the various grocery stores and REI looking for things in a panic that I found it easier to just stock up on my favs.  That being said, in plotting out a 5-6 month hike through the Appalachian [...]

By |2018-11-17T18:08:30+00:00November 15th, 2018|

Drymax Max Pro Trail Running 1/4 Crew Turn Down Socks

Drymax | Max Pro Trail Running... | 2018 | $33 | 59g Polytetrafluoroethylene (aka PTFE) (aka aka Teflon) is the third-slipperiest solid known to man. It's even slippery at the sub-atomic level: it's the only known substance that a gecko cannot stick to. That's awesome. According to the book Fixing Your Feet (the bible of foot care for athletes), "shearing forces" (read: friction) on your feet cause the layers of skin to separate, which in turn causes blisters. That sucks. Can we use PTFE's ultra-low coefficient of friction to reduce blisters? Why yes, yes we can. One way would be [...]

By |2019-01-08T04:19:21+00:00November 15th, 2018|
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