The fall is a great time for backpacking - cooler temperatures ward off both crowds and bugs, making the mountains a much more enjoyable place. Sure, you may get yourself caught in the occasional hail or snow storm, but that's just part of the excitement of shoulder season hiking. Here is an
Backpacking Gear List (Summer 2016)
Once again, I have altered the format of this list to make for (what I think is) easier readability. ORANGE denotes a new item and strikethroughs indicate things that I have dropped from the previous list. Below the initial list you will find detailed descriptions of each item, including weights,
Backpacking Gear List (Spring 2016)
I've finally sorted my spring gear list after a winter hiking in Nepal (for that gear list, check here), and I am happy to share with you the tweaks and upgrades I've made for the season and year ahead. This time around I changed up the formatting a bit for easier readability (at least I think it's
Nepal Three Passes Trek Gear List
Using all I learned last year on my first journey to the Himalaya and up to Everest Base Camp, I have carefully crafted the following gear list detailing everything to go with me on my attempt at completing Nepal's Three Passes Trek. Much of what's coming with me this time around is the gear that
Mac’s Backpacking Gear List (Fall 2015)
I've decided to continually update on my gear outfit since I have found it changing a bit over the summer. I've highlighted in orange items that have changed since my last update, and any items that I have completely dropped from my pack are noted like this. Before the photos, pros/cons,
Mac’s Backpacking Gear List (Summer 2015)
I've been asked a lot about what it is I have in my pack since my gear from the Pacific Crest Trail or Everest Base Camp isn't necessarily up-to-date or applicable to my current setting (yes, sadly the -20°F/-29°C sleeping bag has been shelved until winter). First, I've simply listed everything, and
Complete Pacific Crest Trail Gear List: Inside Appa the Sky Bison’s Backpack
I have already posted my Pacific Crest Trail gear list and my final gear list (compiled after the trail), but for many people (myself included), looking at what just one random dude decided to put in his pack is not enough. Now I bring to you: another random dude. More specifically, Appa The Sky
Everest Base Camp Gear List
Just days away from my departure in search of Everest Base Camp I have started getting together all that will be accompanying me to the land of Earth's tallest peaks. This will be my first time backpacking during the winter months and much of my gear has yet to be tested outside the small Japanese
The Final “Complete PCT Gear List”
NOTE: I have since written an updated version of the ideal PCT gear list. Check it out here: The Ultimate Pacific Crest Trail Packing List. I know, my pride got the better of me. I thought I knew better than everyone else and that I could be different out on the trail. Unfortunately, once again, I