PCT

Tarptent test run #2: much better

October 21, 2010

On my recent trip to the Hell’s Canyon wilderness area, I decided to give my Tarptent Squall a solid seven day test. My last experience with it was pretty disappointing, so I had my doubts about how well it would perform. I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed using my Tarptent and this has led [...]

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2007 PCT thru-hiker profile: Cloudspotter

September 6, 2010

My good friend Sharon aka Cloudspotter thru-hiked the PCT in 2007. She’s ridiculously hardcore and I thought I’d learn a few things by interviewing her. So we did a little q & a, and I’m passing her answers along. Favorite section of the trail? My favorite section of the trail is probably from Snoqualmie Pass [...]

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Reconsidering because of Ray Jardine #1: sleeping bags

August 14, 2010

After reading Trail Life: Ray Jardine’s Lightweight Backpacking, I have started to reconsider some of my gear choices. Because I have a great deal of respect for him, I am taking his recommendations very seriously. First up: Sleeping bags. I currently use the REI Halo 25, and I love it for 3 reasons. 1) The down [...]

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Initial Tarptent test results- meh

July 23, 2010

***One quick update: I recently met a bunch of Tarptent owners on the PCT and asked them a bunch of questions. One thing I thought I’d pass along. Cloudspotter said, “When you start using your Tarptent on the PCT, you’re in the desert, and it’s pretty easy. By the time you get to more difficult [...]

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The Tarptent has arrived!

July 13, 2010

Our Tarptent Squall has arrived, and Erin and I are thrilled! We immediately set it up in her front yard. The instructions say that it will “take 2 minutes once you get the hang of it,” which I can believe, even though this was not the case for us. By a long shot. All together, [...]

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15 questions with Erin Saver

July 9, 2010

Since Erin and I will be doing the PCT together, I thought it would be fun to introduce her on the blog. She’ll be doing some guest posting, too. She and I are very different (read: she is organized, a good planner, and an excellent athlete), so I think her writing will be a nice [...]

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Hike for Equality

July 7, 2010

A little while ago I did a post on PCT thru-hikers making their journey for a cause. I’ve now found one more group and they are already my favorite. Introducing Hike for Equality. This group is made up of five gay men who will be thru-hiking the PCT to raise money for legalizing gay marriage [...]

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Ultralight stove options we’re considering

July 3, 2010

Erin and I continue to find ways to lighten our load for our trip on the PCT, and we are now working on the stove problem. Here are the options we’re considering: AntiGravity Gear Pepsi Can Stove (.4 oz) 12$ Two of my favorite thru-hikers use this one, which is to say, I’m pretty impressionable [...]

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