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About Drew Smith

Started backpacking in 1967 and (apart from my 3 years living in Indiana) have never stopped. I've been section-hiking the Colorado Trail the last 4 years, and gotten to Marshall Pass so far. I'm not fanatic about weight, possibly because I like to load up my Newfoundland dog and use him as a pack animal. The important thing is to go, and to have a good time.

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Land of Fur and Fire: the Yellowstone Caldera Loop

Sep 9, 2020 by Drew Smith

With Covid-19 necessitating an unsupported hike, we undertook an ambitious loop through the geysers and lakes of the Yellowstone Caldera.

bears, geysers, national park, Trip report, wildlife, yellowstone

How to Dehydrate Food for Backpacking

Jul 3, 2020 by Drew Smith

The best backcountry meals are the ones you prepare yourself. In this article, I will tell you why and how to dehydrate food for backpacking.

Dehydrated Food, dehydration, food, food and nutrition, meals

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Out of the Mojave and Into the Twilight Zone: Hiking the Desert Trail

Jun 12, 2020 by Drew Smith

A narrative of my spring hike on the Desert Trail, and what it was like to re-enter American society at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

covid-19, desert trail, gaia, joshua tree national park, mojave, seek outside, Tarptent

Seek Outside Divide 4500 Pack Review

May 27, 2020 by Drew Smith

The Seek Outside Divide 4500 is an external frame backpack featuring a roll-top closure, two oversized side pockets, and a back pocket.

Backpack, seek outside, Sierra Designs

Platypus GravityWorks Filter Review (6L)

May 15, 2020 by Drew Smith

We review the 6-Liter model of the Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter, intended to provide water for groups and for basecamp scenarios.

hydration systems, water filter, water treatment

Walking Still in the Desert

Jun 2, 2015 by Drew Smith

A place of stillness and calm, the desert can be a harsh, dry environment but for many it is a haven for contemplation and peace.

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