It’s about that time I updated some of my hiking gear. As you know probably from a few posts on this site and some other blogs I started before, I love hiking. I really enjoy the outdoors and everything related to that. It can include big trucks, fishing, hiking, and camping just to name a few of my favorite activities.

Some of the gear I have been using is over 7 years old now and since I go out a lot for hikes and camping, it really is getting beat up and old at this point. The first item I replaced is my backpack. It’s the biggest expense out of the everything. I usually go big on my backpacks because some of my hikes can take days to discover. I went over the REI and found one I liked. It has many of the features I like with my current version plus some new features I been wanting like more pockets, lighter, and fast zippers. It also had to be waterproof. It’s no always sunny around here so that was a must as well. The backpack was about $180 dollars. I haven’t told the Wife yet so if I stop posting a few days either our Internet wasn’t paid or I’ve been kicked out of the house. Just kidding (kinda).

The other items I updated were much smaller purchases. I needed a new water bottle, ropes, and clamps. I’m planning some steeper hikes this year which may go off road so best to be prepared on that. Lastly, I got a heavy pair of socks, blanket, some extra propane for the stove.

I should be set and ready to go for the rest of the year. Got a question you want to ask me (Mike Asimos) send me an email and I will reply right away (unless I’m hiking).

All the best until next time my friends
Mike Asimos