I am pretty new to backpacking started last year and racked up 50 miles so far hiking around Alaska. Most overnighters since my wife can't go more then one night without a proper shower (Ideas to extend my trip help
?). We've explored a lot and had a lot of fun haven't ran into many issues so far other then some heavy packs and a ton of mud our first hike. Weeding out our packs and making them lighter now. Still need to get a scale to measure everything out.. still need to get some proper reflective guy lines and some more stakes.
Here is some pictures from our trips.
Here is a sort list of my gear:
-REI half dome 2 plus
-Highland 65L pack (Yeah I kinda got cheap there :P)
-Katadyn Pro
-Thermacell Scout mat
-Cheap-oh Sleeping bag
-MSR stove
-Merrell chameleon's
-Cheap-oh collapsible bowls
-ENO doublenest for when we want to kick back and relax
Other then that Me and my wife are 23 and been married for 2 years I work for the United States Air force as a weapons load crew member. And look forward to many years of backpacking!