Some of my favorite places in the world can be found in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains and I've recently discovered my favorite time of the year to be there: the fall (or autumn as some readers know it). Why? Over the course of four days my group and I saw zero bugs and crossed paths
Backpacking Gear List (Fall 2016)
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
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,