If I Hiked…Again

A lot of time has passed since I first did the thru-hiked the Triple Crown (AT, PCT and CDT). After doing these hikes and many others the gear I use, how I approach a hike and so much more has changed. The gear has also changed over that time, which has affected my decision making process. I designed the If I Hiked Again series to show others what I would use in terms of gear if I went back and hiked a certain trail again.

I show both what gear I used the first time and what I would bring next time, and I give reasons why. I also touch upon my approach for each trail and the new mindset I would bring to it, so that the reader can better understand my gear choices.

Hopefully this If I Hiked Again series will help others plan their own adventures and lessen the learning curve.