the last couple years... I've gone from "park" camping to becoming a minimalist backpacker
Just something about having to work to filter your water and cooking your dehydrated meal on a small stove that makes everything seem so much better
I'm a huge fan of the Peter Lougheed park area and Spray Lakes
I usually make it up to Turbine and 3 isle lakes 4-5 times a year, and other random spots in the Kootneys
How about you guys?
West coast trail is booked for July (perfect timing!) and I am so looking forward to that.
What kind of Gear do you guys use?
I use an Lowe Alpine 75 +15 bag
MEC -8 Synth Bag
Asolo Hawk 3 - 3man 3 seasoner
Vasque hikers (titanium shims as I have horrible ankles)
MSR stove
Most of my clothes are of the MEC variety, with the exception of my Outdoor Research softshells
Oh and the best purchase of all:
Exped Downmat full length 2.8" of Down comfort, oh baby is it a step up from those painful blue mat days