A doc for getting backpacking gear on the cheap; If you are new to backpacking and/or on a budget this is a complete gear list for less than $300. You can also read more about Dirt Bagging here and more info on getting quality gear on the cheap here
Dirt Bagging – A minimalist gear philsophy
A version of this document has appeared in Yogi's PCT Handbook and on various hiking boards. It is also in the current edition of the Colorado Trail guidebook. My overview of lightweight backing.
A Drop In The Water Bottle – Water Treament in the Backcountry
What water treatment should I use? This question is asked time and time again on hiking boards. Here's my quick and dirty take on various water treatment methods.
Lightweight Backpacking 101
Sick of being a pack mule? Think you need 30 pounds of stuff for a weekend backpacking trip? Traditional backpacker who wants to lighten up? Then this doc is for you! Lightening up does not have to be expensive or painful!
Day Hiking in Colorado
Another pimer I wrote, this time about day hiking in Colorado . Wrote it for my friends' Marni and Josh when they had friends coming from out of town. Should be useful for anyone interested in day hiking — be it Colorado or in general
