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Posts about gear reviews, pack lists, and recommendations.

The Glory of Goat Rocks – Photos

As I go through the many (too many?) photos I have from the Pacific Crest Trail, I'm reminded just how incredible it was to visit Goat Rocks Wilderness in southern Washington. Even if you're not hiking the PCT, it's worth a short trip to experience so many stunning features. Case in point: I took these photos … Continue reading The Glory of Goat Rocks – Photos →

macgyverstravels PCT 2 Comments November 22, 2018

My Winter Gear List

I just finished a week-long trek in central Pennsylvania, during which the ground was usually covered in snow and the air was rarely above freezing. If I hadn't been familiar with my gear and attuned to my tendency to sleep cold, I might not have been able to stay comfortable on the trip. Gear choices … Continue reading My Winter Gear List →

macgyverstravels gear, MST Leave a comment March 22, 2018May 2, 2018
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Ben Ohau. Day hiking on the Te Araroa, dreaming of doing the whole thing someday.
I think this photo captures what I felt at the moment. The first is unfiltered. I think I like the second one better, but is that cheating? #keplertrack
Looking down at Lake Te Anau from the Kepler Track. #keplertrack
Preparing my pack to ferry across Hugh Gorge. Last time (April 2021), I could just barely walk through with my pack on. This time? Not a chance. #larapintatrail
View of Mt Giles from the #larapintatrail. (Thanks to Chris for reminding me that I do have a wide-angle lens on my phone.) 🤦‍♀️
Think she’s getting tired of my antics? #walktheyorke
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