Planning for the Camino is a lot easier and more fun using gear apps online. HERE I show how to use one of the most popular - LighterPack.
Camino Planning Apps
Extended Training: 4 Days, 4 Hikes
After a tough August, I got to go play for a few days. To "prepare for my Camino" (*wink*), I went to my beloved Yosemite for 4 days and did 4 great hikes. The total distance was 52k with an elevation total of 5,700': Taft Point & Sentinel Dome: 7k, 830 ft, 2 hrs Cloud's … Continue reading Extended Training: 4 Days, 4 Hikes
An Umbrella on the Camino?
An umbrella on the Camino? I would not have really considered it until I saw a bunch of thru-hikers using them on the PCT. It took some effort, but I finally found the model and tried it out. It's actually pretty cool! Click HERE for the review! Here are the first volley of comments this … Continue reading An Umbrella on the Camino?
What is the Camino de Santiago?
So just what is this "Camino" thing anyway? Find out HERE!
Columbia Convertible Pants Review
My Columbia Silver Ridge™ Convertible Pants are a staple of my hiking clothing, but when I bought a new pair in a different color, things changed for the worse. This video explains what happened and how to fix it!
Backcountry Pilgrim 