I have been an avid outdoors person since a very young age. I started attempting "leave no trace" camping, (bought my first stove), in the late seventies. Now I know, just owning a stove does not make one a "leave no trace" camper, but my point is that my first stove was heavy, bulky, and never once failed me. Since that time I have always been on the lookout for gear that improves my experience and lightens the load on my back. I am not an ultralight purist, (no dis-respect intend), but like anyone, the less my pack weighs, the more enjoyable the trip. I choose gear on not only weight, but durability as well.
My intent here is to blog about my experiences, and about the gear that I have used, gear that I continue to use, and gear that is now sitting on my shelf for one reason or another. I will be candid about what I believe works, and what does not work. Things that I believe would improve the gear and or the experience.
I am in the process of planning a two week hike, (without resupply), at about 11,000 ft elevation and I will blog about my journey to find gear that is lightweight and durable. Two attributes that seem to be at odds with each other.
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