GaryPalmer

238 reviewer rep
5,444 forum posts
joined Oct 12, 2008

Location: Flagstaff AZ, AZ
Occupation: Retired February 2018
Email: gcpflagaz56@gmail.com
Activities
Hiking Backpacking Snowshoeing Trail running Orienteering Backcountry skiing Mountaineering Canyoneering Geocacheing Canoeing Mountain biking |
Fishing Photographer bicycle tourer desert rat/hiker 5.10 canyoneer Adventure traveler Bacakpacker Etc Etc Etc |
Vitals
Height | 6' 6" |
Weight | 230 lbs |
Boot/Shoe Size | 13-14 |
Jacket/Shirt Size | Medium-large |
Pant Size | 34x36 inches |
I am a 64 year old, veteran of hiking, camping, traveling, bicycle touring and photography. I have been all over the USA since my first solo trip in 1977 at age 21. Before that I was a Boy Scout and grew up in the country playing in the woods and camping in them with friends. I never grew tired of being outdoors.
I hitchhiked 10,000 miles in the summer of 1977, ending up after going around the lower 48 states, in Alaska where I lived, working winters and hiking summers for 2 1/4 years. After returning to my parents home in Arkansas I started traveling extensively for 1 1/2 years and stayed to working just a few months a year (summers) and taking to the road by bike and the trails by foot the 6-9 months of the year I am unemployed by choice.
I have never owned a house, car (don't even know how to drive) or had any major bills. I spend way to much living in towns when I stop to work summers compared to what I live on 6-9 months a year at around $200-$300 a month, more for cycling than hiking. I bike tour about 5000 miles a year and hike about 2500 miles year on trails and routes thru the woods. More than often I follow game trails and river beds and only do tourist trails when I don't know my way around or just want to see the sights in parks.
I recently retired at age 62 and am now just an adventure traveler as I have been since June 15th 1977, 41 years today!
Gear Reviews (19)
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Marmot Aspen 40 Ultralight | 9/09/2017 |
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Aquamira Water Treatment Drops | 9/30/2015 |
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Outdoor Research Transcendent Down Hoody | 11/18/2013 |
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Canon EOS Rebel T3 | 10/23/2013 |
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P-38 U.S. Military Can Opener | 8/08/2013 |
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Mountain Hardwear Meridian 2 | 12/02/2012 |
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Ensolite Sleeping Pad | 11/30/2012 |
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REI Polar Pod 25 | 12/05/2011 |
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Black Diamond Apollo | 8/18/2011 |
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Katadyn Hiker | 8/14/2011 |
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GoLite Infinity Pack | 2/24/2011 |
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The North Face Cat's Meow | 11/24/2010 |
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Vibram FiveFingers Classic | 8/14/2010 |
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GoLite Hex 3 Shelter | 3/25/2010 |
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Teva Karnali Wraptor | 10/21/2008 |
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Brunton Glorb LED Lantern | 10/21/2008 |
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GoLite Feather | 10/16/2008 |
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GoLite Shangri-La 3 | 10/15/2008 |
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The North Face VE 25 | 10/14/2008 |
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