Let’s Talk About Gear!

As I move closer to my start date, my gear selection becomes more refined. My main concern is weight, since last year I ended up sending a lot of unnecessary items back home. Additionally, I swapped out some of my heavier items for lighter options.

Continue reading to learn more about gear, written by Courtney (A.K.A Smiles).

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The Trek: Talk About Gear

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Let’s Talk About Gear!

As I move closer to my start date, my gear selection becomes more refined. My main concern is weight, since last year I ended up sending a lot of unnecessary items back home. Additionally, I swapped out some of my heavier items for lighter options.

Continue reading to learn more about gear, written by Courtney (A.K.A Smiles).

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Person lying on sleeping mat indoors with laid out backpacking gear including clothes, gloves, and supplies.
Person lying on sleeping mat indoors with laid out backpacking gear including clothes, gloves, and supplies.

Let’s Talk About Gear!

As I move closer to my start date, my gear selection becomes more refined. My main concern is weight, since last year I ended up sending a lot of unnecessary items back home. Additionally, I swapped out some of my heavier items for lighter options.

Continue reading to learn more about gear, written by Courtney (A.K.A Smiles).

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NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.
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