I have hiked all over the country in most all seasons and conditions. Mostly 2-3 day hikes, but have now done many longer hikes and I am planning many more. I have hiked in N or S Dakota, Minnesota, Arizona, Utah, Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virgina. I strive to use the lightest weight gear I can and and practice LNT. I have started to replace my gear with only items from US companies that actually make their gear in the US.