A couple months ago, Têra Kaia Basewear reached out to me to see if I would consider testing out one of their sports bras. I don’t usually accept too many offers to review things because I don’t like to feel like I’m advertising gear to you guys. However, I clicked around Têra Kaia’s website a…
*There are affiliate links in this post, meaning if you click a link and buy something I might get compensation at no expense to you. Mountain House recently sent me their 2-Day Food Supply box to try out. While the box is marketed for emergency food situations, Mountain House is also a popular brand amongst…
I’ve blogged before about how much I like using dehydrated vegetables to enhance my trail meals. My dehydrated vegetable provider of choice is Harmony House, and they were nice enough to send a Backpacking Kit along to Nepal with Buckey and I while we thru-hiked the Great Himalaya Trail. While we added meat to many…
Some of you guys have been asking for a comprehensive gear list of what I used on the Great Himalaya Trail. Well, ask and you shall receive. There were a few items that failed or needed to be switched out, so I’ll let you know what those were. Most of my gear was stuff I…
The countdown is on. There’s 31 days until I depart for Nepal to start the Great Himalaya Trail. Right now, I’m finishing up my last month of work and sorting out details for the first leg of the hike. What I’m Doing to Prepare: I’m leaving my job as a wilderness therapy guide in Southwest…
Harmony House recently sent me a box of their Gourmet Soup & Chili Pack to test out. Wanting to try it immediately, I brought a few packages with me to work. I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I work as a wilderness therapy guide in the Utah desert. Basically, I’m backpacking all week long with…
It’s been almost a decade now that I’ve been an avid backpacker, camper, and long-distance hiker. I’m sharing my personal backpacking gear list with you guys. This is the stuff that I bring into the mountains, and trust me, I have been through a lot of gear. Also, I believe in affordable gear, and trying…
I have been on a quest this summer to find a way to eat healthier while on the trail. During my thru-hike, I ate Pasta Sides pretty much everyday and carried mostly sugary snacks. Looking back, my poor diet made me feel sluggish and tired. Sure, I consumed enough calories, but they weren’t usually from nutritious…
In case you’re not sure what type of food to bring to the trail, here is a non-exhaustive list of backpacker friendly foods to give you some ideas. These are just my favorites, but you’ll find your own favorites. The most important thing to remember is to eat what you like to eat. Otherwise, you’ll…
Being a vegetarian on the trail isn’t nearly as difficult as you would think. I had been a vegetarian for 11 years, and I didn’t eat any meat during my thru-hike. Ironically, I started eating meat 6 months after my hike. I thought my body would struggle without enough protein, but I actually continued to…