Category: Gear

November 13, 2025 / Kevin

Review of Injinji Trail Hiking Toe Socks

Why I made the switch from Darn Toughs to Injinji toe socks (hint: 0 blisters)

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July 1, 2024 / Kevin and Kathy

Pacific Crest Trail Gear List For Couples

Our gear list for section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in long sections.

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May 12, 2023 / Kathy

Review of Stio Women’s Terral Run Shorts and Second Light Shorts

A review of Stio Women’s Terral Run and Second Light Shorts for running, hiking, and backpacking.

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May 15, 2022 / Kevin and Kathy

Appalachian Trail Gear List for Lightweight Comfort

After many months of testing and refining our gear and making decisions about what to take and what to leave behind, we have come up with our starting AT gear list!

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April 17, 2021 / Kevin

Long Trail Gear List

Hiking the Long Trail in sections gave us plenty of opportunity to test gear and refine our backpacking needs and desires. If you’re looking for some simple gear recommendations or are just curious what other people choose to carry, you’ve come to the right place.

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