Over the years, I’ve turned into a gear nerd. When I first decided to hike the Appalachian Trail, I had never backpacked a day in my life. I mostly picked up gear on sale at REI. I didn’t know what a base weight was. Then, I discovered the ultralight subreddit and had a breakdown in my living room when I realized my backpack alone weighed almost as much as some hikers’ entire kit. Since then, I’ve bought and re-bought gear (an expensive hobby—I don’t recommend it) and finally found a setup that works for me. …
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