OR Presents -Backcountry Mistakes & How to avoid them.
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Scatman
Get out there!
Powered by adventure, fueled by Feed the Machine, Hydrated by nuun, and built for life like Stanley.
AT 10 Year Anniversary
10 years ago today I flew from Boston to Atlanta, GA to start my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. It would be the first step towards completing a 15 year long dream. I first climbed Mt. Katahdin, which is the northern terminus of the AT when I was…
Ibex Kilometer II Glove Review
Ibex
Kilometer II Glove
$60 (purchase HERE)
Test Period: 1 year
Field Tester: Scatman
Most of last ski season, I used two sets of gloves. On cold days, I used the Ibex Kilometer II Glove. I ordered the Kilometer II's without ever seeing them…
5 ounce Repair Kit
In this video I will show you how to make your own 5 ounce repair kit as seen in Backpacker Magazines April 2010 Gear Guide on page 116. I added a few items and throw in tips on how to use the items and how to use items you already have with…
Pacerpole Review
When you think about hiking poles they all seem pretty much the same, right? Some might have suspension, or have 3 sections or 2, some are carbon fiber or some aluminum, and some have cork, rubber or foam grips. Though slightly different…
The StickPic Review
The Stick Pic
I was first introduced to the StickPic in April of 2009. I was promoting nuun at the ADZPCTKO Party (Annual Day Zero PCT Kick Off) when Rod the inventor of the StickPic came over to introduce himself. He gave me…
Osprey Flap Jack Pack Review
Osprey
Flap Jack Pack
$89
I first received my Osprey Flap Jack Pack as part of my sponsorship package from Superfeet. It stood out from all of the other items they had sent me. I now use it everyday commuting to work. Does it work,…
The End
As you can see this is the end of my trip. Come back soon and Ill start a new blog about everything and nothing. I havent really thought about it yet. Hopefully it will be entertaining and fun.
Finally Finished!
This is me just after I finished! 161 days, 4829 miles traveled in total. Im back baby!
View from Chuckanut Drive
This was my view in the the earlier am on my second to last day. Its a view of the Bellingham Bay, just south of Larrabe State Park.