by | Jan 8, 2018 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Gear, Hiking
This post was initially a contest where we gave away a backpack strap water bottle holder. That giveaway has ended. Still, this is an incredible, useful product, please continue reading. All along our thru-hike we received oohs, ahhs, and questions about the water...
by Jen Seymour | Dec 19, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Feet, Foot gear, Hiking
You know what’s crazy? I hiked 2,189.8 miles without EVER getting a blister. Not even one! You know what’s even more crazy? Neither did my hiking partner, my husband – Sunsets. We were on the trail for 179 days, taking 21 zero days, and did not change our system the...
by Sunsets | Dec 14, 2017 | Friday 5's, Gear
We all know about the Big 3 and everyone is aware of the necessary clothes to take on a thru-hike. But no one really talks about the small items that can make or break a person’s will. Sometimes identified as backpacking luxury items, those that rely on them know how...
by Jen Seymour | Dec 9, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Foot gear, Hiking
I’m a Salomon type of Chica. 4 pairs in just under 2 years, in fact. I first tried the Salomon XMission3’s when I was training-hiking in Costa Rica, and then in Wisconsin. I started my AT NOBO (northbound) thru-hike with my 2nd pair of XMission3’s (March, 2017). About...
by Sunsets | Nov 30, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, Foot gear, Gear, Hiking
Chica recently posted her finalized and post-hike gear list. As per usual, I am a couple of weeks behind. Hey, you’re lucky I got off my butt and posted anything. I can be quite lazy. Below you will find my Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear list. The list...
by Jen Seymour | Nov 18, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Gear, Hiking
Hi guys! I’ve done a Youtube video on my post trail thru-hike gear list (I actually did it while we were on the trail, but towards the end of our journey). Here is the written and itemized list – for any of you who want the specifics. Video is posted again at the...
by Sunsets | Nov 11, 2017 | Gear
One thing is for certain, if you are out hiking for longer than a day you will need to deal with gathering, treating, and storing water. You need a water system and the Sawyer Squeeze filter is one of the most popular clean water solutions for the long distance hiker....
by Jen Seymour | Oct 10, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Personal
Weight loss on the Appalachian Trail This was taken the day before we left to travel to the start of the Appalachian Trail (approximately March 19th, 2017): Now you don’t…This was taken the day we got home from the Appalachian Trail (4 days after summiting...
by Jen Seymour | Oct 6, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Personal
Hello friends! Sunsets and I have been home for 2 1/2 weeks now, since summiting Mt. Katahdin. It’s still weird to say those words – WE SUMMITED MT. KATAHDIN! Here’s a few initial thoughts we have on being back in “real life:” Sleeping in a real...
by | Sep 17, 2017 | Jen's Journal, Uncategorized
You guys… we did it!! KatahDONE!! 2,189.8 miles 179 days, just shy of 6 months March 22 – September 16 Georgia to Maine Wow – what a beautiful, breathtaking, hard, courageous adventure. Thank you ALL for following and supporting us with your positive...
