… and I’m dedicated to helping new and experienced backpackers find more joy in the great outdoors, whether that’s by providing information about gear or destinations, or sharing a few tips and tricks I’ve learned on my own unique backpacking adventures.
The bottom line is that I want to help people get outdoors and enjoy it more thoroughly by hopefully offering something of value that will enhance your experience when hanging out with mother nature. It doesn’t matter if you are a novice day hiker or a seasoned backpacker, RidgeTrekker.com is here to help.
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Are you planning a day hike and need guidance on what to carry with you? Perhaps you need more than you initially thought. Perhaps less. Let’s take … Read more.
The Gossamer Gear G4-20 is an ultralight backpack weighing ~24.7 ounces and is designed to carry 25-lbs comfortably. Due to its weight, moderately low … Read more.
When it comes to backpacking, typical sleeping pads are usually of the “air mattress” variety. Think Therm-a-rest’s NeoAir series, or the Tensor from Nemo. These … Read more.
The Ember from Sea to Summit is a high quality, ultralight down quilt offered in various sizes and temperature ratings. Constructed with a 10D nylon shell and … Read more.
The Ampex Codazzi 2 Person Tent is a budget friendly freestanding tent weighing 4.01lbs, or approximately 64.2 ounces. This weight includes the tent body, rainfly, poles, footprint … Read more.
When piecing together a summer hiking outfit, you need to consider more than just what will keep you cool. Summer is a lively time for mosquitos, ticks, and snakes. Poison ivy and poison … Read more.
