My wife and I are avid day-hikers and I'm looking to branch out as well. I've taken many long hikes solo and am ready to take a couple of overnighters. I covet the solitude and the time to just try to figure life out as I'm out in nature. We have many well established trails near where I live so finding the right place to start will not be too difficult. Now it's time to pick up some gear without becoming a gearhead!