Gonna start this thread after having to completely rethink my backpacking ideas, gear, and style over the last couple years. Going to post some of the gear I've upgraded. Companies I like. Sources for material. Etc, etc.
Let's make it interactive. Let me know what you are doing too.
Background for me.
Degree in Parks and Rec focused on outdoor education
WEA NSP certified outdoor leader - expired
2 summers with Camp Daniel Boone BSA trekking program
6 years at John de la Howe School mostly in the Wilderness program working with at risk boys. First, and only, non supervisor allowed to take groups backpacking for the school.
I've been working towards a lighter load out, might not be able to claim ultralight just yet but I'm trying. The last 4 day trip my pack was 31.3 lbs with gear and food.
Also, let's talk tips on how to do things. Sky is the limit. At the end of the day a lot of backpacking/hiking gear and skills carry over into survival, prepping, and other stuff.
Let's make it interactive. Let me know what you are doing too.
Background for me.
Degree in Parks and Rec focused on outdoor education
WEA NSP certified outdoor leader - expired
2 summers with Camp Daniel Boone BSA trekking program
6 years at John de la Howe School mostly in the Wilderness program working with at risk boys. First, and only, non supervisor allowed to take groups backpacking for the school.
I've been working towards a lighter load out, might not be able to claim ultralight just yet but I'm trying. The last 4 day trip my pack was 31.3 lbs with gear and food.
Also, let's talk tips on how to do things. Sky is the limit. At the end of the day a lot of backpacking/hiking gear and skills carry over into survival, prepping, and other stuff.
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