I'm Carl "Professor" Stanfield, and I love backpacking. I studied Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education at Brevard College in North Carolina, then spent about 3 years living and working at a camp in Leavenworth, Washington. After my time there ended, I decided to attempt a thru hike, and in April 2018, I set out on my adventure on the Appalachian Trail, finishing at the end of August 2018. I fell in love with the wondrous life of thru hiking and decided to make it a priority. I had another successful adventure on the PCT in 2019 and am now dreaming of a Calendar Year Triple Crown (and then some) in 2022. I currently manage a local outdoors store in Birmingham, Alabama.
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ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Review
In a market dominated by a single player, a new hero emerges into the battle of satellite communicators: Garmin inReach Mini, meet the ZOLEO. The
Quarantine Dreams: 11,000 Miles in 2022
“If your dreams don’t scare you, you aren’t dreaming big enough.” I first came across this quote in an interview I read somewhere with one of the
SPOT X Two-Way Satellite Messenger Review
It's not your grandpa's Blackberry: The SPOT X Two-Way Satellite Messenger is a contender for one of the best personal GPS/communication devices on
Gossamer Gear The DCF One Ultralight Tent Review
Gossamer Gear has just released a significant new player in the tent game with their DCF One. Weighing in under a pound, this trekking pole
Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus vs. Wild Oasis UL Tarp Review
Six Moon Designs (SMD) presents interesting ultralight (UL) shelter designs with their Deschutes Plus and Wild Oasis Tarps. SMD is best recognized
Arc’teryx Skyline Short-Sleeve Shirt Review
The Arc’teryx Skyline Short-Sleeve is a top-of-the-line button down performance shirt for hikers. The standout features are its wrinkle-resistant
Oboz Arete Mid Hiking Boots Review
Oboz hits a sweet mix of lightweight comfort and trustworthy stability with their Arete Mid hiking boots. The Arete Mids offer a unique option for
My PCT Thru-Hike: By the Numbers
If there's ever been a thru-hike number or statistic you've been curious about, you've come to the right place. Every number and calculation from
Gear Review: Oboz Arete Low Hiking Shoes
Ever wondered what would happen if a rugged boot had a baby with a lightweight trail runner? If so, put your weird dreams to bed and take a look at
Gear Review: Mountainsmith Andesite Trekking Poles
Making gear lighter is the name of the game right now, and Mountainsmith joins the club in the trekking pole department with the new Andesite