And then, thankfully the moderating effects of mainstream America will keep us all reasonable. Given the best information, these mainstream backpackers will choose what works for them. And, with more people enjoying the trails, new ones will be built and promoted and maintained. Our national lands, forests, and waterways will be protected from exploitation so that future generations can enjoy their majesty. That’s my hope, anyway.
As long as I can walk, I plan to hike America's trails. In the next couple of years, I hope to gain the Triple Crown, the backpacking “world title” for completion of the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. I expect to continue designing backpacking gear, using it on long hikes as well as overnight adventures. This is presently a field dominated by men, so it represents pressing limits on my part, and breaking down barriers. There is a real need for custom tailored gear, and it is fascinating to work with individuals who want to achieve an ultralight system that is uniquely theirs.
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