Archive - Technician's Field Guide

Fail Fast, Fail Often (Even on the Trail)

As in tech, there are always lessons to be learned in backpacking. Here is my list of do-overs for attempting the John Muir Trail.

Aug 31, 2022 •

Travis Cole

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July 2022

JMT Trip Report

A fresh-off-the-trail recap in words (and a lot of numbers).

Jul 29, 2022 •

Travis Cole

3

June 2022

How I Prepped for the John Muir Trail Thru-Hike

You can devote hours to packing, planning resupply stops, and weighing gear before even setting foot on a trail. My wife estimates I spent 31 in…

Jun 21, 2022 •

Travis Cole

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May 2022

Coming soon

A newsletter for those who get technical when they get outside.

May 23, 2022 •

Travis Cole

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