The Trek: New Gear, Who Dis?

A review of the gear that DanceOff P. carries.

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The Trek: New Gear, Who Dis?

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A review of the gear that DanceOff P. carries.

The Trek: New Gear, Who Dis?

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June 14, 2026

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New Gear, Who Dis?

As a general rule, I think gear talk is the most boring subject of all trail subjects. I am so not a gearhead. But, my bag is wayyyy too heavy now that I’m in the Sierras (39.5 pounds with food and water to be exact.) I thought you might want to know what’s in it.

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The Trek: New Gear, Who Dis?

Person wearing sunglasses and hoodie eating ice cream from a blue and white container outdoors.

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June 14, 2026

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Two sleeping bags laid on brick patio, one black and one olive green, with camping gear nearby.

New Gear, Who Dis?

As a general rule, I think gear talk is the most boring subject of all trail subjects. I am so not a gearhead. But, my bag is wayyyy too heavy now that I’m in the Sierras (39.5 pounds with food and water to be exact.) I thought you might want to know what’s in it.

Continue reading to learn more about gear, written by DanceOff P.

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I've been thru-hiking since I was 16, baby!

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The Trek: New Gear, Who Dis?

The Trek: New Gear, Who Dis?

Person wearing sunglasses and hoodie eating ice cream from a blue and white container outdoors.

Last updated:

June 8, 2026

| 5 min read

Two sleeping bags laid on brick patio, one black and one olive green, with camping gear nearby.

Two sleeping bags laid on brick patio, one black and one olive green, with camping gear nearby.

New Gear, Who Dis?

As a general rule, I think gear talk is the most boring subject of all trail subjects. I am so not a gearhead. But, my bag is wayyyy too heavy now that I’m in the Sierras (39.5 pounds with food and water to be exact.) I thought you might want to know what’s in it.

Continue reading to learn more about gear, written by DanceOff P.

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I've been thru-hiking since I was 16, baby!

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I've been thru-hiking since I was 16, baby!

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