Stage 3: Maxxair Roof Fan Install and Sunroof Install
A right-of-passage for van dwellers: cutting a hole in your van. Here’s how we did it (twice!).
Stage 2: Sound Dampening, Subfloor, and Insulation
In this stage, we build a stable van floor and make the van quieter and warmer with sound dampening and insulation.
Stage 1: Demo, Clean, And Prepare The Van
Before we start building, we have to prepare the van and address any interior rust issues. Here’s a recap of our demo-day, cleaning, and preparing the van to build.
Western Mountaineering Versalite Sleeping Bag Review
Even after a thru-hike, my sleeping bag is loftier than ever! Check out my review of the Versalite by Western Mountaineering.
My Favorite Ultralight Rain Gear
Good rain gear isn’t hard to find. Look no further than these go-to items.
Outdoor Research Gear Review
Check out my review of some awesome Outdoor Research items from my Continental Divide Trail thru-hike.
Cooking with the MSR Quick Skillet
From Ramen noodles to pepperoni quesadillas, the MSR skillet is a culinary wonder in the backcountry.
Continental Divide Trail 2019 Gear List
It’s official: I’m attempting a thru-hike on the Continental Divide Trail! Here’s what I’m bringing (so far)
Hands-free: Filter Water Like a Pro
Fill it up. Piece it together. Hang and let gravity do all the work. Here’s how I filter water in the backcountry.
Post-Trail Gear Review: Appalachian Trail
The only items you’ll need for 6 months, a thru-hiker's gear list fine-tunes the essentials when it comes to living in the outdoors. Here’s the evolution of my gear on the Appalachian Trail.
Highlight’s Top 5 Thru-hiker Favorites
My lessons were learned the hard way and the fun way. If I had to narrow it down to five basic items that kept me safe, sane, and happy, this is it.
My Final Days on the AT, What's Next
The journey is not over yet. I still have many peaks ahead of me, and now I have more personal goals than I’ve had in a long time.
Altra: My Relationship With Trail Runners
Before my thru-hike I wore Altra. Post-hike, I wear Altra. My choice footwear from hikes in the Adirondacks to waterfall treks in Dominica.
100-Mile Wilderness
Everything you need to know before you hike in the 100-mile wilderness.
Getting to Baxter State Park
How to choose a summit day, where to book your campsite reservations and travel information make up this part of Highlight’s SOBO Starter Guide. Make it easy on yourself and follow this guideline for a seamless start to your journey.
Highlight's SOBO Starter Guide
Planning a southbound thru-hike is rough. Prepare yourself with this guide and you’ll be on your way to the best experience of your life.