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Gear Upgrades: Sleeping System After my first multi-day backpacking trip in Colorado, i had the opportunity to test out all of my gear to determine the pros and cons of each item, and whether or not I would use the same items on my next trip. Upgrading your gear is inevitable. The first area of …
As I mentioned in my earlier blog posts leading up to my travels to the Maroon-Bells Snowmass wilderness, I had the unique opportunity to share my experience on my first multi-day backpacking trip from the perspective of a newbie. At my final pack weigh-in, my pack was sitting at a fairly heavy 38 pounds. Although …
For my inaugural backpacking trip to the Four Pass Loop in Colorado, I have assembled the gear list of the items I will be taking with me. It’s important to note that for my first trip, I am intentionally bringing some unnecessary comfort items, as well as a mix of inexpensive and more expensive gear. …