All of my backpacking gear went into storage in June, 2022 after my first Sawtooth trip. Storage wasn't a rented locker or storage unit. Everything was stored in my cool, dry, air-conditioned home office. Each item was clean and dry. This was my saving grace.

All electronics went with me as I spent the better part of the next three years on the road. Other than the Anchor charge blocks, I came out well. They just aged out since i continued using them on the road. They have a life expectancy, and it's a bit shorter than 4 years.

I hope you enjoy the show,

Tom

You can email me at roadstrailsandrabbitholes@gmail.com

I backpacked into a great campsite, only 6 miles from the Jeep. Setting up at the most beautiful campsite on this 17-mile loop, I thought I'd hit the lottery.

After setting up camp and then hiding in my tent while a quick storm passed through, I had an absolutely delightful evening. I finally retired to my $29 Walmart sleeping bag.

Oh, did I mention that this was my first backpacking trip in 40 years or so? It was also the first night I've ever spent a night alone in the woods.

This episode is all about being pretty sure I was a goner around 3 am, and wondering what those giant footprints were, 30 feet away from my tent. They weren't there the night before. I had pictures to prove it.

Thanks for listening to episode one. Let me know if you like the show.

Email address is roadstrailsandrabbitholes@gmail.com