This Nerd's Approach to Gear and Going Light
Intro
So, if you have known me for any length of time, you are well aware that I am a nerd. I keep a running tally in mind of mostly inconsequential things, like how many bowls we have in the kitchen. I have read hundreds of thousands of pages worth of sci-fi and fantasy books. I literally named my dog after a Jedi. You' re welcome
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Knowing this, it shouldn't be a surprise that my nerdiness has spilled over into my passion for the outdoors. Thus it is that I have an Excel spreadsheet dedicated to creating packing lists, or Gear Lists, for backpacking and hiking trips.