So I thought before I left for my thru-hike I would hold one big giveaway. We will call it my Pre AT Thru-Hike Kickoff Giveaway Extravaganza. I decided to go through the gear I have been sent over the last couple of years to review or test and do one big giveaway with items that […]
My Electronics for the Appalachian Trail
Electronics on the Appalachian Trail? It seems like one of the biggest controversies out there. Some believe you shouldn’t have any and apparently you are a horrible person if you do. Then there is the rest of us with kids and families left back at home or those of us that still have to work […]
Easy Hacks to Lighten Your Backpack Weight
If you have been backpacking for any amount of time, you know the less weight you carry, the easier it will be, so to speak. As I get ready to set out on my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in February I keep finding more and more ways to lighten my load even though some would say […]
Sleep System for the Appalachian Trail
One of the hardest things for me to figure out was my sleep system for the Appalachian Trail. I am starting in February which means I can expect to run into single-digit temperatures. Being that I live in Central Texas, I am used to triple-digit temperatures, not single digit. Living here hasn’t given me much […]
Over The Edge: Death in Grand Canyon Book Giveaway
I love books, that’s no secret. While I was at the bookstore I came across Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon and just had to buy it. It tells of over 500 accounts of different deaths within the Grand Canyon since 1869. What I love most is how the author split up the chapters […]
My Clothing Choices for the Appalachian Trail
I have spent a couple of years dialing in my clothing choices for the Appalachian Trail and my layering system and finally have it dialed in for good (time to send it all off to InsectShield). For a complete list of my gear, you can click here. Or rather watch a video? That is below, […]
NoBox 3.5″ Single Blade Knife Giveaway & Review
This NoBox 3.5″ Single Blade Knife post & giveaway is sponsored by NoBox Tools LLC. NoBox contacted me last month about reviewing a couple of pieces of their gear. One being their Tape Light and the other item being this 3.5″ Single Blade Knife. Good news! One lucky reader will get their own free 3.5″ […]
NoBox Tape Light GIVEAWAY & Review
This NoBox Tape Light post & giveaway is sponsored by NoBox Tools LLC. NoBox contacted me last month about reviewing a couple of pieces of their gear. One being their Tape Light which is a portable light and LED strip. Good news! One lucky reader will get their own free Tape Light, you can enter […]
2019 Christmas Light Show to Music
UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE ABOUT OUR 2019 CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW to music located in Harker Heights, Texas (Fort Hood area) as well as on our Facebook page. Make sure to bookmark this page and like our Facebook page to keep up with the latest news. If you wish to make a donation, please see […]
Appalachian Trail 2020 NOBO Bloggers/Vloggers
I have compiled a list of Appalachian Trail NOBO (Northbound) bloggers and vloggers that will be hiking the trail in 2020. Follow me and the rest of my 2020 classmate’s journey to Maine! If you are a NOBO 2020 AT Thru-Hiker and plan on either blogging or vlogging and would like your information listed below […]
Nemo Hornet 2P Backpacking Tent Review
When I started searching for ultralight backpacking tents for my upcoming Appalachian Trail thru-hike, the choices were overwhelming. I ultimately decided on the Nemo Hornet 2P due to it’s weight to space ratio. Want to see a video of me setting this up and showing you the pros and cons? Scroll to the bottom or […]
Our Roles Will Reverse. How my Soldier Plans to Handle me being Gone!
We are just under 6 months before I start my thru-hike attempt of the Appalachian Trail. I will be gone for 5-6 months and in fact this will be the first time I have ever left my family to be on my own. Mine and my Soldier’s roles will reverse. It dawned on me that […]
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Announcement & Some Q&A’s
Well, I decided it is time to make it officially official! So here is my official Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Announcement! I will be attempting a thru-hike of the almost 2200 mile long Appalachian Trail beginning February 19, 2020. This has been year’s in the making and when I step foot on the trail I will […]
Thru-Hike Training Setback Due to Distracted Driver
This is how a distracted driver put my life and my next year’s Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike attempt in jeopardy. Friday morning, June 14, 2019, I got up early and headed out to my favorite hiking spot, hoping to get 10 miles in before it got too hot. I have 8 months until I step foot […]
Wonder World Park & Cave
Located near San Marcos, the Wonder World Park & Cave offers a variety of attractions for all ages any time of the year. We decided to head out there this past September on a day when we were bored and needed something to do. Due to how late in the year it was, we pretty […]
