Hike smarter, farther, and more comfortably.
I’m Robert, better known on the trail as “Silent Bob”. Since 2011, I’ve hiked thousands of miles and gained extensive backpacking knowledge. My 2015 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail enhanced my understanding of the physical demands of long-distance hiking. The following year, my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail broadened my skills in various wilderness environments. In 2019, the Continental Divide Trail tested my resilience against unpredictable challenges.
I want to use my expertise to help you hike smarter, farther, and more comfortably. On this blog, you’ll find comprehensive hiking gear reviews, trail reports, practical backpacking tips, and essential tools to get you trail-ready. Let me help you roam and route to more successful hiking adventures!
Most Recent Posts
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ULA CDT: No Frills, Just Right (4,500 Mile Review)
The ULA CDT is perhaps one of my most revered packs, equally as much as their Ohm 2.0. After using this backpack for thousands of miles, I’ve had plenty of time to feel out it’s abilities (and it’s limits). From long desert stretches in New Mexico, to torrents of rain in Appalachia, this pack has…
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Hiking in the Rain: Seasoned Tips to Master Wet Weather Treks
Over thousands of miles and millions of rain drops, I’ve had many ups and downs while hiking in the rain. Some of my most dire moments while backpacking were in the rain. There can be nothing more frustrating than enduring day after day of cloudy skies, threatening thunder, or worse. But fear not – I…
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Appalachian Trail Gear List: Expert Guide (7 Essentials)
When I was first interested in thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, I thought I had it all figured out. I wasn’t exactly brand new to backpacking at that point. I’d done hikes in New Mexico, the Great Smoky Mountains, various locations in the Great Lakes region, and abroad in New Zealand. But preparing for a journey…
