GDT2020 – Mountain Dog Adventures

The GDT Pack Dilemma

October 23, 2019November 14, 2019 by Sara Quackenbush, posted in GDT, Gear, Trip Planning

This whole 'budget' approach to GDT gear has mainly been going quite well! I really do have most of what I need (read more about that here). The only real consternation is my pack. My projected longest food carry (leaving Jasper) including food, water, and all gear is ~33lbs. My Osprey Tempest starts carrying uncomfortably … Continue reading The GDT Pack Dilemma

GDT Gear Strategy

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by Sara Quackenbush, posted in GDT, Gear, Trip Planning

As much as I love gear, this is a budget trip! There are certainly many places that would benefit in either weight or functionality (or both!) from an upgrade, but my priority will be using gear I already own as I already have the vast majority of the equipment needed to do this trip. There … Continue reading GDT Gear Strategy