Archive - NorcalHiker

The ideal backpacker tripod

At what point are you carrying too much photography gear?

Jun 23, 2024 •

Review of Aarn Featherlite Freedom backpack

After 150 miles of real trail usage

Jul 26, 2021 •

First review of Kevin Leahy custom backpacking boots

Why did I wait this long!

Jul 12, 2022 •

First thoughts on the Aarn Featherlite Freedom backpack

Is this the Hoka One One of backpacks?

Apr 11, 2021 •

Review of the Tarptent Double Rainbow Li

The best tent I have used

Jul 26, 2021 •

Pacer poles - a review

There is a wrong way to use hiking poles and then there are Pacer poles

Feb 8, 2022 •

Gem Lake and Little Lakes Valley - John Muir Wilderness

Lakes of California #3

Feb 28, 2022 •

Indian Instant Food for Backpacking

The neighborhood Indian grocery store has some surprises

May 25, 2021 •

High Sierra Camp loop

Don't have to wait for the lottery, you know

Mar 1, 2022 •

Backpacking with Sleep Apnea

It is possible, once you do some groundwork

Dec 22, 2022 •

Aarn Featherlife Freedom Pro review

Readers of this newsletter know that I absolutely love the Aarn Featherlite Freedom backpack. Aarn introduced a pro version of this backpack in Dyneema…

Feb 7, 2022 •

Ediza lake, Icerberg lake, Garnet lake and Thousand Island lake

In Ansel Adams' backyard

Aug 19, 2021 •

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