Luke Schmidt
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Andrew Skurka’s The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide: Book Review
Are You an Ultimate Hiker? Andy Skurka’s approach to backpacking.
Enjoying Backpacking with Kids: Part 2
The kid-sized kit: Gear should not become an end in itself. The point is to get out and enjoy the woods with kids. Ultralight gear is exciting because it enables kids to do things they could not otherwise do!
Enjoying Backpacking with Kids: Part 1
Everything boils down to a few simple rules that can encompass a surprising range of scenarios!
MYOG: Backpack Design
Tips and tricks expand upon previously published articles: check out Luke's six iterations and glean ideas for perfecting YOUR custom-made pack!
SUL with My Kid Brother
Planning a 2-day, 20-mile trip with my 11-year-old brother meant going SUL, as he wasn't going to tolerate being babied with a lesser load.
Therapeutic Ultralight: Using Lightweight Backpacking to Help Troubled Boys
Getting emotionally disturbed boys working together to take a backpacking trip is a big job... with many setbacks, limited gear, and almost no budget.
