Lightfeet Blog
We tell you all the best places to hike, what to have in your pack, tips to make it through, and more.
Light Feet Blog
3 Thru-hikes You Don't Have to Quit Your Job For
In my twenties and thirties, I was single and unencumbered. My life consisted of working, saving money, and taking a long hike. I walked the length of the long green...
3 Thru-hikes You Don't Have to Quit Your Job For
In my twenties and thirties, I was single and unencumbered. My life consisted of working, saving money, and taking a long hike. I walked the length of the long green...
Tips for Lightweight Winter Backpacking
For 3-season backpacking, one of my primary goals is to go as light as possible, and I've gotten pretty good at putting together a backpack with an 8-pound base weight....
Tips for Lightweight Winter Backpacking
For 3-season backpacking, one of my primary goals is to go as light as possible, and I've gotten pretty good at putting together a backpack with an 8-pound base weight....
Connecting Life with Minimalist Hiking
"How do you wash your clothes?" is one of the most frequent questions I get asked, closely followed by "Where do you shower?" People don't ask for the birds I...
Connecting Life with Minimalist Hiking
"How do you wash your clothes?" is one of the most frequent questions I get asked, closely followed by "Where do you shower?" People don't ask for the birds I...
Overnight Gear in a Daypack
This gear list is designed for 2-4 day hot, summer backpacking trips in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains and Pine Creek Gorge regions. Typical daytime temperatures range from 60-90 degrees, often with...
Overnight Gear in a Daypack
This gear list is designed for 2-4 day hot, summer backpacking trips in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains and Pine Creek Gorge regions. Typical daytime temperatures range from 60-90 degrees, often with...
Sub 4 Pound Base Weight for Backpacking
When I started backpacking I was on the smallish side (4'4", 65 lbs), so I had to watch my overall pack base weight. With some parental help and custom (because...
Sub 4 Pound Base Weight for Backpacking
When I started backpacking I was on the smallish side (4'4", 65 lbs), so I had to watch my overall pack base weight. With some parental help and custom (because...
Joan's Sierra Gear List
This is my gear list for the Sierra section of my 2014 Pacific Crest Trail Hike. The weather was usually in the 30's at night, but sometimes dipped into the...
Joan's Sierra Gear List
This is my gear list for the Sierra section of my 2014 Pacific Crest Trail Hike. The weather was usually in the 30's at night, but sometimes dipped into the...