Long Term Water Treatment Methods

Mike wants to know more about long term water treatment methods.  Mike will be participating in my upcoming Intro to Backpacking event at Hariman State Park with Hudson Valley Hikers. Mike asks: What’s the best long-term method of water filtration? E.g. Trump leads us into nuclear war, city water will be undrinkable for 5 years … Continue reading Long Term Water Treatment Methods

Using Historic Weather Data to Select a Quilt or Sleeping Bag

A few months ago, I started planning a series of backpacking trips to take place in New Hampshire’s White Mountains this coming summer. Because I was planning the trips so far in advance, weather forecasts were not yet available.  I wanted to give my participants a good idea of what weather we might expect so … Continue reading Using Historic Weather Data to Select a Quilt or Sleeping Bag

HVH Intro to Backpacking Gear List

This last weekend I hosted an intro do backpacking workshop with Hudson Valley Hikers. I worked with St Gregory and Kremlin to demonstrate various pieces of equipment each of use for backpacking at different times of year. During the workshop, there were many questions about where to purchase various pieces.  I hope that this list … Continue reading HVH Intro to Backpacking Gear List

Essential Backpacking Skills

Ahead of my upcoming “Intro to Backpacking” event, Andre asks about Essential Backpacking Skills: I have been attending the HVH Beginner Series hikes to get in shape and acquainted with the area and gear, and Mary F. and Timothy from HVH (Hudson Valley Hikers) recommended I sign up for this one. My medium-term goal is to … Continue reading Essential Backpacking Skills

Sharing Backpacking Gear

This coming weekend I will host  “Intro to Backpacking” at Harriman State Park with “Hudson Valley Hikers.”   I’ve asked everyone who has signed up to email me a question about backpacking as a pre-requisite to attending the workshop. These questions have made for a nice series of posts. Today we will discuss sharing backpacking gear. Mark Asks, “Is … Continue reading Sharing Backpacking Gear