Ahhh Panthertown! This was a last minute trip because we originally intended to do a paddle trip down the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River for the second year in a row. But, as with all things planned there is always a hitch and in this case it came as thunderstorms in the present […]
Evernew Titanium DX Stand, Cross Stand & Alcohol Stove
I’ve currently got the Solo Stove and I absolutely love it. It has its place in my arsenal of backpacking gear as a semi-luxury item and it works very well in this role. Sure, it’s a little heavy because it’s made of stainless steel but not too heavy to take on a backpack trip every now and […]
SMOKY MOUNTAINS 3 DAY LOOP AT BIG CREEK 6/20/15 Thru 6/22/15
Once again I ended up in the Smoky Mountains because they have captivated me since the first time I ever stepped foot in them back when I was around twelve. Each year I try to go at least a few times and it seems that as they years progress I want to go more and […]
SHINING ROCK 4 DAY TRIP 5-14-15 THROUGH 5-17-15
Click Here to Shop REI.com! I had hiked part of the Shining Rock Wilderness once before back in May of 2014 and I enjoyed it very much so I was really looking forward to doing some more hiking there. This time we would be hiking a different section so I knew it would be a […]
Appalachian Trail Section Hike 4/17/15 – 4/19/15
So far I’ve done four or five different sections of the Appalachian Trail and still have many sections left that I’d like to visit. I’d also like to hike the 100 Mile Wilderness up in Maine as well as parts of the Whites and okay well all of it to be honest! I’ve already hiked on part […]
Vasque Scree 2.0 Low UltraDry Hiking Shoes – Men’s
I’ve finally found a pair of hiking shoes to replace my favorite Vasque Catalyst shoes which are excellent but the soles are getting very worn and they aren’t so great in mud. Up to this point my Vasque Catalyst Low shoes have been my favorite backpacking/hiking and I think the only shoe […]
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
I had been eyeballing the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad for awhile now but couldn’t justify it until I got my REI dividend and combined with the 20% off coupon(to help spend your dividend no doubt) I was lured to make the purchase. Free Shipping at REI! EVERYONE gets U.S. standard free shipping on orders of $50 […]
Enlightened Equipment Revelation 40 Degree Quilt
I purchased and reviewed my first Enlightened Equipment 20 Degree quilt so much that I went and purchased a 40 degree version for warmer weather hikes in Spring, Summer and Fall. But I opted to go with the standard Revelation model instead of the Pro Revelation model because the scant weight savings didn’t […]
OBOZ YELLOWSTONE 2 MID BOOTS
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Oboz brand and how good they feel by reading a lot of different reviews. There were a few negative reviews mixed in there too but not very many and the positive comments vastly outnumbered the negative comments by a pretty wide berth so I figured there must be something to […]
LECONTE LODGE HIKE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS MT. LECONTE 3/28/15 TO 3/29/15 VIA RAINBOW FALLS TRAIL
I don’t generally write about stays at lodges but Leconte isn’t your typical kind of lodge. It’s rustic and primitive and so much more. If you haven’t stayed there and you’re one who likes the outdoors then I strongly urge you to give it a whirl. It is truly a one of a kind experience. […]
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