In today's episode of Back Packer Radio presented by the Trek, we dissect my recent through hike on the long trail.

We run the gamut on this little bruiser of a trail including its terrain the towns how it changes after

splitting with the AT resupply strategies my gear and what I change if I were to do it again

favorite shelters and more we also go into the results of a survey we ran amongst long trail finishers

which includes highlights from their favorite towns, restaurants, shelters, and gear used.

Last but not least, Chonson I sit down with Chef Corso of Monte Boca.

Chef Corso is a classically trained chef who gives us some pointers on

improving our piss poor backcountry meal game without needing the hydrator.

This is a beefy show but before we dive in a word from those who buy the beer.

If you listen to backpack or radio you'll know that Zach and I are big fans of gossamer gear,

manufacturers of lightweight backpacking gear and accessories.

Their packs carry comfortably, their roomy shelters protect in harsh weather conditions,

and their trekking poles are some of the lightest on the planet.

Gossamer gear is changing the perception of ultralight delicate gear.

Zach and I are both users of Gossamer Gears packs and shelters.

Zach used the Grilla, their 40 liter pack on the PCT and their new packs and

shelters. Zach used the Grilla, their 40 liter pack on the PCT, and their new model on his

recent hike of the Wind River High Route and in Colorado.

He also uses a handful of their accessories like the Light Flex Hiking

umbrella which works for both the sun and the rain

protecting his fragile ginger skin and the hipster their lightweight fanny pack. I

carried the one is my shelter on the AT&PCT which is is both roomy and light, weighing in at less than one and a half pounds.

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