Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Things don't always go as planned. I planned to do a 22 mile training run at Afton State Park, however my body wasn't ready for it. I stopped early and relaxed with a good campout.

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Gear I frequently Use:
Backpack
Pilgrim Ultralight Highline Framed
pilgrimul.com

Hammock - Warbonnet Ridgerunner -
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Rain Fly - 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly-
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Tent - Zpacks Duplex -
zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent

Top Quilts-
Hammock Gear O, 20, 30 and 40 Degree Burrows-
https://hammockgear.com​

Under Quilts-
Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Loco Libre 20 and -20 Degree Ridge Reapers with 900 - fill power goose down - https://www.locolibregear.com​

Hot Tent - Lux Mini Peak XL from Three Ridges Gear Company
Titanium and Stainless Steel Hot Tent Stoves from Three Ridges Gear Company
threeridgesgear.com/midwestbackpacker

Garmin In-Reach Mini Communicator
amzn.to/3A29lxJ

MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes -
amzn.to/35w1Wwd

Brooks Cascadia 17 Trail Runners -
amzn.to/3pKo50A

Anker Power Banks -
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Nitecore NU25 Headlamp -
amzn.to/3vPU9Ao

Hilltop Packs Custom Printed Food Bag -
hilltoppacks.com/#

Outdoor Vitals Vario Poly Fill Puffy -
outdoorvitals.com/products/vario-jacket

REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (seasonal) -
https://www.rei.com​

Lester River Bushcraft Boreal Anorak Coat -
lrbushcraft.com/shop/p/boreal-shirt

Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack
https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se...

Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles-
amzn.to/35PfrDr

Toaks 550ML Cook Pot-
amzn.to/3qycNfb

BRS Stove-
amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1

Fancy Feast Stove-
youtu.be/JkgbwOs3oyE​

Toaks Long Handle Spoon-
amzn.to/3j30HJ8

REI Rainpants-
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re...

Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket -
enlightenedequipment.com/mens-visp-rain-jacket-stock

Appalachian Gear Company Alpaca Hoodie-
Out of Business

CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag -
garagegrowngear.com

Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter -
amzn.to/2TYmPK6

Sit Pad -
amzn.to/3hOliz2

Camera- iphone 14 Pro Max

Ultrapod Lightweight Camera Tripod-
amzn.to/3qm3wq6

Noxgear39g Bluetooth Speaker -
noxgear.com/39g

Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals
peakrefuel.com

Down Socks-
garagegrowngear.com/products/down-socks-by-goosefeet-gear?_pos=1&_sid=ae99b3c56&_ss=r

Lite AF Fanny Pack-
liteaf.com/product/fanny-pack

Permethrin-
thetickterminator.com

Injinji Merino Wool Toe Sock Liners-
amazon.com/dp/B01LW7RHEY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks -
amazon.com/dp/B008N4G3TC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Cold Weather Mesh Base Layers -
Brynje USA - brynjeusa.com

Wuru Wool Company - Light Weight Merino Wool Hoodie
wuruwool.com

Trailbrush Toothbrush -
garagegrowngear.com/products/trailbrush-by-trail-stuff?_pos=1&_sid=dbcb8cf99&_ss=r

Derma-Safe Folding Knife -
garagegrowngear.com/products/derma-safe-knife-by-derma-safe?_pos=1&_sid=4f467f608&_ss=r

Salty Britches Chaffing Ointment -
garagegrowngear.com/products/chafing-ointment-single-use-packet-by-salty-britches?_pos=1&_sid=ef298fb4f&_ss=r

Pillow Strap -
garagegrowngear.com/products/pillow-strap-by-pillow-strap?_pos=1&_sid=ddf978ed1&_ss=r

Flextail Zero Pump -
amazon.com/dp/B0CQCTY24W/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_HHGS38VNPSVE6KFVC80E?linkCode=ml1&tag=midwestbackpa-20

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