JupiterHikes

Your feet and the shoes you wear is the most important part of any thru hike. You’ve set off on the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail and now you must … Continue reading “Members”

No matter how ultralight you are, you still have room for some fun luxuries while camping! As an example… on the 800 mile Arizona Trail my pack weighed less than … Continue reading “Members”

A fleece jacket is my favorite piece of gear for hiking and backpacking. It keeps me warm, they are super ultralight, they pack down small, they can be worn while … Continue reading “Members”

This is what a thru hike is really like, from the appalachian trail, to the pacific crest these are my experiences and those that I’ve seen others go through. Ya’ll … Continue reading “Members”

30 pieces of gear which I think are essential to go backpacking. You don’t need more than this! Of course bring more if you want and it will make you … Continue reading “Members”

The How to Thru Hike series begins! Ever wanted to hike thousands of miles across a country? Or even just tens or hundreds of miles across a state! This would … Continue reading “Members”

The easiest ways to go ultralight, and get down to a 10lb base weight! In hiking and backpacking these days it is easier than ever to go ultralight with new … Continue reading “Members”

Big mistakes backpacking in the snow. Though as a first time I can’t complain and feel like I learned a lot of valuable things. If you don’t know him, you … Continue reading “Members”

How to go super ultralight and get down to that 5lb baseweight! Lots of little tricks involved and certainly a lot of experience required! But this is what I love … Continue reading “Members”

Campsite selection and my nightly routine! Always important after a long day of hiking is how I prepare for the next day!! Preventing injuries, being cold, getting wet, or left … Continue reading “Members”