philipwerner

130 reviewer rep
130 forum posts
joined Aug 13, 2009

I am a: backpacker
Location: Massachusetts
Occupation: Outdoor Writer and Educator
Website: http://SectionHiker.com

Activities

Hiking
Backpacking
Snowshoeing
Mountaineering

Ice climbing
Rock climbing
Kayaking
Trail Maintenance

Vitals

Height	5 lbs 11 inches
Weight	~190
Torso Length	17 inches
Boot/Shoe Size	9.5 US
Jacket/Shirt Size	XL
Pant Size	XL

I'm really into the outdoors and have been since I was a teenager. My current obsession is 4-season backpacking and I log over 500 miles a year. When I'm not section hiking the Appalachian Trail, I roam around in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. I also maintain a hiking trail on the western face of Mt Washington.

Gear Reviews (7)

	Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel Mini	10/08/2010
	CamelBak Flow Meter	2/17/2010
	Aquamira Frontier Pro Filter	11/20/2009
	Bota of Boulder Outback Water Filtration System	11/19/2009
	Aquamira Water Bottle with Microbiological Filter	11/18/2009
	Katadyn Micro Bottle	11/17/2009
	EcoUsable Ech2o Filtered Water Bottle 25 oz	11/16/2009

Blog Posts

Safe Travel in Avalanche Terrain	January 3, 2012
Winter Traction: An Introduction to Snowshoes and Crampons	December 6, 2011
Treat Your Feet to a Pair of Custom Hiking Boots	November 16, 2011
Hyperlite Debuts Cuben Fiber Climbing Packs	November 7, 2011
Hunting Season Safety Tips	November 2, 2011
Learning Wilderness First Aid	October 26, 2011
Backpacking Coast-to-Coast Across Scotland	October 21, 2011
Following Atticus: Man and Dog Tackle the Winter Whites	October 14, 2011
In Praise of Autumn Paddling	October 12, 2011
Guide to Lightweight Backpacking	July 20, 2011
Lightweight Backpacking: Stove Systems	July 14, 2011
Lightweight Backpacking: Backpack Makeover	June 27, 2011
Lightweight Backpacking: Sleeping Bag Makeover	June 20, 2011
Lightweight Backpacking: Shelter Makeover	June 13, 2011
An Introduction to Lightweight Backpacking	June 8, 2011
Gear Review: CamelBak Flow Meter	February 17, 2010
Gear Review: In-Bottle Water Filters	November 16, 2009

Forum Posts

Rescue in nh	January 1, 2013
How to Become a Better Hiker	September 7, 2012
Big Agnes Replaces Tent Zippers with Magnets	August 2, 2012
Justin Lichter Publishes "Trail-Tested" Hiking Tips	June 19, 2012
Hiking shoes	December 10, 2011
Crescent Moon calls its Black Kilo snowshoe a "complete carbon fiber solution”	February 9, 2012
Black Diamond Icon-Polar lights up cold-weather climbing	January 27, 2012
Brooks-Range offers water-resistant DownTek	January 26, 2012
Cookware: Titanium, Aluminum, or...Paper?	January 10, 2012
Safe Travel in Avalanche Terrain	January 3, 2012
Alternatives to Hilleberg tents?	December 27, 2011
Winter Traction: An Introduction to Snowshoes and Crampons	December 6, 2011
Treat Your Feet to a Pair of Custom Hiking Boots	November 16, 2011
Hyperlite Debuts Cuben Fiber Climbing Packs	November 7, 2011
Hunting Season Safety Tips	November 2, 2011
Learning Wilderness First Aid	October 26, 2011
Backpacking Coast-to-Coast Across Scotland	October 21, 2011
Sawyer squeeze filter	September 3, 2011
Following Atticus: Man and Dog Tackle the Winter Whites	October 14, 2011
In Praise of Autumn Paddling	October 12, 2011

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