by Paty | Mar 4, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Gear
For my 12th birthday, my parents decided to get me contact lenses. This gift was a total game changer for me. Up until that point, I was just the nerdy tween girl with glasses. But, I really liked being outdoors. I loved swimming, and horseback riding, and so many...
by Paty | Feb 26, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Gear
Hunger Logic – If I stare into my food bag long enough, something tasty has to appear right??Answer: Nope. You packed what you packed. Don’t be such an idiot next time. During my recent shakedown hike on the Lone Star Hiking Trail (or LSHT), I...
by Paty | Dec 20, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Gear, Spain
Everyone develops their own little gear tricks on the Camino de Santiago to make life easier. Sometimes it’s figuring out the best apps that show the amenities in each town. Or maybe it’s discovering how to call/text home for free using WhatsApp. Sharing...
by Paty | Dec 13, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Gear, Spain
Fall on the Camino de Santiago can pose some difficult packing challenges. Will it be hot? Will it be cold? Should I expect rain or sunshine? If you’re thinking about heading out on the Camino de Santiago in autumn, this post covers all the major questions you...
by Paty | Dec 10, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Gear, Spain
Below is a list of all the items I took on the Camino de Santiago in September 2018. I found it incredibly helpful to look at other people’s Camino packing lists on the internet as I was developing and refining my own for this journey. To pay it forward,...
by Paty | Nov 19, 2018 | Gear
The most common question I get when I’m out hiking or trail running is, “Where did you get your socks?” That’s when I have to explain that those colorful things above my shoes aren’t my socks. They’re Dirty Girl gaiters. And I...
