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Bivystick Review: Keeping Up Contact on the Go

by Nomad

When you are looking to take a week and be totally unreachable you may feel happy to be free of the burdens of civilization. If you have a family back at home though you may want to be able to send them updates so that they know you are safe and continuing to complete your … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags GPS, Luxury Items, Safety

Vargo BOT 700 Review: Cold Soaking With Style and Pizzaz

by Nomad

When you are looking for a high quality, durable, and light container for hiking there aren’t many options, add on a screw-top lid and you have a one of a kind pot. It is perfect to help you cold soak or to pre-soak prior to cooking which speeds up the food cooking time and saves … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags Cold Soak, Ultralight

6 Best Tents For an Enjoyable Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

by Nomad

Choosing the best tent for a thru-hike is a core decision where you are making a choice in warmth and space for you to have comfort from the outside. The options are vast between 1 person, 2 person, ultralight, ultra-expensive, and overall budget. What is the best tent for Appalachian Trail thru-hikes? Our choice is … Read more

Categories Guides, Reviews Tags Tent

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent Review: Elite Ultralight

by Nomad

This is the tent most thru-hikers and ultralight backpackers look for when trying to get their base weight down into the sub 7-8 pound range. The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV2 tent is an amazing construction using Dyneema to drastically lower the weight. This loss in weight doesn’t adversely impact the durability though on this … Read more

Categories Reviews, Ultralight Gear Tags DCF, Tent

Altra Lone Peak 4.0 Review: Be Light and Fast on the Trail

by Nomad

When looking for gear for a long-distance hike finding the best trail shoes for thru-hiking is an important first step. Since the entire thru-hike will be done on shoes they will take the brunt of the damage done and also help absorb that and direct it away from your legs and muscles. The Lone Peak … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags Trail Runners, Zero Drop

Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Jacket Review: Key Warmth

by Nomad

Choosing your jacket can be a personal choice and for most this will be split between a down puffy jacket or a synthetic based jacket. For years the Torrid Apex Jacket from Enlightened Equipment has been a favorite for most hikers, backpackers, and thru-hikers to keep warm while being super lightweight. Let’s face it, no … Read more

Categories Reviews, Ultralight Gear Tags Enlightened Equipment, Puffy Jacket

9 Best Budget Tents Under $100 for Backpacking or Camping

by Nomad

If you looking for the best budget backpacking tent under 100? then look no further. Your search is now over because, in this article, I list the best of the best budget backpacking tents that will make your life outdoors something to remember. Our article aims to simplify everything for you to enable you to … Read more

Categories Budget Gear, Reviews Tags Tent

Top 7 Best Dog Backpacks For Hiking in 2021 and Beyond

by Nomad

Looking to hike in 2020 with your best friend? Well, we have you covered with how you can prepare to take your pup with you and how you can make sure they can help you carry their load. We recently posted on whether you should bring your dog on thru-hikes and it was a hit! … Read more

Categories FAQ, Guides, Reviews Tags Backpacking, Dog
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About Me

Welcome to my site my name is Josh and Nomad Hiker is my passion I love to get out and experience the hiking trails all around me and am preparing for a Triple Crown run in the next few years.

I have been hiking since a kid back in Washington State and nothing would be more fantastic than to travel on the PCT back by Stevens Pass and the areas we hiked as kids.

My goal is to convince more people to get outside and to hike responsibly along with learning more about themselves and their abilities! As a father and husband I have to be more frugal with my gear choices so I focus on finding quality performance as often as possible!

 

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