In a world where outdoor creators are often defined by polished reels and peak-bagging highlight clips, the account known simply as “WhereIsJessica” has taken a different path — one grounded in curiosity, humility, and the real rhythm of long-trail life. Though she keeps her personal identity private, the creator behind WhereIsJessica has quickly become a […]
If you’re looking for a trail off the beaten path, with rugged terrain, solitude, and a chance to move ultralight into the unknown, the Bigfoot Trail may be your next project. Unlike the major “Triple Crown” routes, this 360-mile route through California’s Klamath Mountains remains largely under the radar. Wikipedia Why It’s Worth Exploring Route […]
If there’s one thing Hyperlite Mountain Gear does better than almost anyone, it’s building packs that disappear on your back. The Aero 28—released in 2025—is their latest evolution of the ultralight fastpack. It’s a 28-liter minimalist design built for those who hike farther, move faster, and demand gear that can keep up. Weighing under 18 […]
When your pack is light, your meal can be bold. Enter a one-pot, ultra-easy, high-flavour dinner that hits the trail sweet-spot between weight, ease and satisfaction. Why this recipe works On a long day of hiking, the right dinner doesn’t just fill you—it revives you. Ingredients (for 1 hiker) Instructions Trail-Smart Tips Why it supports […]
In September 2025, the world of ultralight hiking quietly crossed a new threshold. It’s not just about grams saved anymore—it’s about experience gained. Publications like WIRED now describe ultralight hiking as “less a packing problem and more a state of mind.” WIRED+1If the gear you carry defines you, then the trail you complete transcends you.This […]
At an age when most people are contemplating retirement, good reads and grandkids, then-80-year-old Betty Kellenberger quietly completed the entire 2,197-mile Appalachian Trail (AT). What makes her story especially remarkable? Not only the distance, but the fact that she approached her gear and mindset with a quietly ultralight spirit—proving freedom has no age limit. The […]
When Emma “Feather” Ramirez departed for the Colorado Trail in June 2025, she carried more than just the usual map, water filter and boots. She carried a question: “How minimal can I go without losing the joy of the journey?”By the time she reached Durango in late August, she had proven one answer: paring down […]
In the summer of 2023, Sam “Shade” Carter set out on perhaps the boldest ultralight hiking experiment of recent times. His goal: attempt the Calendar Year Triple Crown (hiking the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail in a single calendar year) with a gear setup weighing less than 3 pounds […]
GearFlip BlogHi, I’m Max the founder of GearFlip. I’ve thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail. I’m passionate about the circular economy of used ultralight gear. Wecome!