With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in June 2021. Next week, Kate and I will be joining a friend in Colorado for a backpacking trip. […]

We're back to full time travelling and having thoroughly tested out our new gear, these are the 9 things that have made a HUGE difference to us.

Before heading to SAI knew absolutely nada about what to bring with me. This lifestyle was totally foreign. I began doing lots of research online, spending hours at REI, and even harassing José on what hiking boots he owned so I could get the same ones, LOL. I couldn’t fathom the idea of taking only the “necessities.” I learned a lot on the road, and most of what you need can be found in the bigger cities. I put this post together to share some insight on my experiences and to help you better pr

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