A PCT Documentary Series | Episode 1: First Days on the Trail

The first days on the Pacific Crest Trail are mostly just walking, eating, and working out what’s gone wrong. Follow my thru-hike from Mexico to Canada, beginning with the first … Continue reading “A PCT Documentary Series | Episode 1: First Days on the Trail”

CDT Section Hike Gear List

—- Check Out More Info on the Gear in this Video! —- ZPacks Arc Blast – http://zpacks.com/backpacks/arc_blast.shtml EE Revelation 20 Quilt – http://enlightenedequipment.com/revelation/ SMD Skyscape Trekker – http://sixmoondesigns.com/collections/tents/products/skyscape-trekker ThermaRest Neo … Continue reading “CDT Section Hike Gear List”

This Eastern Sierra Backpacking Route is Pure Magic | California’s Sierra Nevada

📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/scottie_f_p/channel/ 🌟 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ScottFitzgerald ⛺️ GEAR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_-BMiDcrGI 🎒My Backpack: https://bonfus.com/product/framus-48l/?af=6 🏕️ My Tent: https://bonfus.com/product/duos-2p-2/?af=6 Join us on a beautiful Eastern Sierra backpacking adventure as we hike the Emerald … Continue reading “This Eastern Sierra Backpacking Route is Pure Magic | California’s Sierra Nevada”

The First Thing Thru-Hikers Ditch!

*Check Out Garage Grown Gear:* https://geni.us/AlGAz Appalachian Trail Days Video: https://youtu.be/Kiy50nIqaA0?si=e9lAZCH_YpdPvzz_ *Gear in the Video:* *Ghosttown’s Gear:* Hyperlite Junction: https://geni.us/gLzN Copper Spur: https://geni.us/fBCx Pocket Rocket Deluxe: https://geni.us/eFQukK Vargo BOT: https://geni.us/b8eB9jx … Continue reading “The First Thing Thru-Hikers Ditch!”

Hygiene Hacks Every Backpacker Should Know

My Top Hygiene & First-Aid Hacks that I’ve learned over 9 Years & 14K Miles of Backpacking! Bidet I Use – https://bit.ly/3WBBE1J Swiss Army Knife Mini – https://amzn.to/2GHkaKx Leuko Tape  … Continue reading “Hygiene Hacks Every Backpacker Should Know”

My Best Advice For Thru Hiking Footwear (after 11,000 miles)

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 “My Best Advice For Thru Hiking Footwear (after 11,000 miles)”

Pacific Crest Trail 2025 Episode 1: Mexico to Mt Laguna

Day 1-3 of my Northbound Thru-Hike of the Pacific Crest Trail Socials: Instagram: @trooper_takes_a_hike Support My Adventures: I have always fully-funded my own hikes, but if you’d like to cheer … Continue reading “Pacific Crest Trail 2025 Episode 1: Mexico to Mt Laguna”

“Out-Hike the Grim Reaper”: Essential Tips for Older Hikers”

VIDEO DESCRIPTION In this video I give essential tips on how you can enjoy outdoor adventures in your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and hopefully, beyond. Follow these suggestions and you … Continue reading ““Out-Hike the Grim Reaper”: Essential Tips for Older Hikers””

Recovery Hacks Every Backpacker Should Be Doing at Camp

My Top On & Off Trail Recovery Hacks that I’ve learned over 10 Years & 15K+ Miles of Backpacking! 🧭 Get onX Backcountry for $1! – https://bit.ly/4mWBPBr ⚙️ Gear In … Continue reading “Recovery Hacks Every Backpacker Should Be Doing at Camp”

My Favorite Luxury Gear for Hiking & Backpacking

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 “My Favorite Luxury Gear for Hiking & Backpacking”

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