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 | Feb 20, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Hiking
Many class of 2019 Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hikers are currently obsessing over gear right now. With only a few months left before hitting the trail, everyone seem to be fretting. Every blog or YouTube channel is publishing content about lighter hiking gear, better...
by Paty | Dec 31, 2018 | Appalachian Trail, Hiking
How the heck did I decide to thru-hike the entire 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail this upcoming year? It all comes back to Florida… Keith and Finn spent December happily venturing up and down the Florida coast looking for new places to fish. After just a...
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,...
