Hiking… I love Hiking. I also love challenges and gear. On this page, you’ll find links to the challenges I’m working towards (or have just done hikes on) as well as all the gear I have, use, love and maybe even don’t care for so much.

Hiking Challenge Lists (& Trip Reports)

Adirondack 50 Falls

Saranac Lake 6er

Lake George 12ster

4-3-2-1 Way (Indian Lake)

Fire Towers

High Peaks (Adirondack 46er)

ADK-9

ADK Gateway 8

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Hiking Gear Lists (& Reviews)

Looking for checklists for camping, backpacking, hiking and other outdoorsy things? check out my shop listing here for printable trigger lists for reference.

I’m a bit of a “gear head.” I will spend hours watching youtuber’s show me their packs for their big thru hikes – what they like and don’t like, how they’re trying to save weight, space. I just love all of it.

DAY HIKING GEAR

• Backpack: Patagonia Terravia Pack (22L – Black)
• Waist Pack/Belt Bag: Patagonia Mini
• Trekking Poles: Black Diamond Ultra Mountain FL (womens)
• GPS: OnX Backcountry
• Thermometer: Govee Thermometer/Hygrometer
• Water Bottle: Nalgene 32oz (I carry two)
• Headlamp:
• First Aid Kit*
• Maps/Guidebooks: National Geographic Topo + ADK Mountain Club Guidebooks
• Compass:
• Organizing Bags: REI Pack It In, Pack It Out
• Knife/Multi-Tool:
• Phone/Camera: iPhone 14Pro + Moment Add on Lens
• Water Filtration: Life Straw

DARBY’S GEAR

• Collapsible Bowl:
• Boots:
• Harness: Wildgerdog Harness
• Leash: Wilderdog Climbing Rope
• Bag:
• Emergency: Fido AirLift Pro

CLOTHING

• Pants: Patagonia Quandry
• Shorts: Patagonia Quandry
• Top: Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Tank
• Layer: Patagonia Capilene Air Hoodie
• Boots: Danner Inquire
• Fleece: Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip
• Rain Jacket: The North Face Hyvent
• Sandals: Teva Classic (for after the hike)
• Vest: Patagonia Better Sweater Vest or Patagonia Nano Puff Vest

BIRDING GEAR

• Coming Soon!

BACKPACKING GEAR

• Coming Soon!