Two-Legged
There’s a surprising amount of equipment required for hiking safely anywhere especially in the rugged White mountains of New Hampshire. I often see people wandering up into the mountains unprepared for the dangers that may ensue, and all too often I read about search and rescue efforts as a result of lack of preparation. Don’t be that guy! Below I’ve written gear lists and reviews for some of my favorite pieces of equipment and what I always bring with me in the mountains! Be on the lookout for updates because I’m always trying new gear!
Gear List: Winter Layering and How to Stay Warm
What's the number one excuse people give for why they don't hike in the winter? Because it's too cold. What they don't know is that if you're prepared with a great layering system for winter hiking you will hardly ever be cold! I've used this system in frigid...
Gear List: Winter Day Hikes Below Treeline
Winter hiking and three season hiking are extremely different sports with a completely different array of equipment required. I recently wrote an article on the ten essentials and what I typically bring on a three season day hike, and you'll need almost all of those...
Gear List: Three Season Day Hiking
Being prepared on the trail is of the utmost importance for hiking. You never know when you might go the wrong way at a trail junction, take longer than you expect ending up caught in the dark, or twist an ankle on a inconspicious root. Bringing the 10 essentials is...
Pemi Loop Prep Part 3: Food
Tomorrow is the big day! We're aiming for a 7:00 departure from Lincoln Woods, so it will be a nice early(ish) start to the weekend. Before I leave I just wanted to do a quick post about the food I'll be taking. Food is so much heavier than I realized! So here's a...
Pemi Loop Prep Part 2: Gear
We’re leaving for the Pemi Loop on Friday, so the biggest thing I’ve been thinking about lately is gear and what to pack! This is my first backpacking trip in eight years, so I was definitely in the weeds as far as gear went when I committed to it. I had what I...