Resources
Below is a random collection of websites I've found helpful in my time hiking. Note that I am not directly affiliated with any of the organizations/companies below; I just like them. None of the links below are affiliate links.
Hiking Resources
Parks/Properties
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Berkshire Natural Resources Council
- Trustees of Reservations
- United States National Park Service
- America's State Parks
- Organic Maps (GPS-based smartphone navigation app)
- Interactive MA state park map (Google Maps)
Gear
- Eastern Mountain Sports
- REI Co-Op
- Gear Aid
- Wherever possible, try to support local businesses and patronize your local outdoor gear store!
Advocacy
- Our Parks (formerly Alt US National Park Service)
- Leave No Trace
- National Audubon Society
- The Nature Conservancy
- Henry David Thoreau Foundation
- Conservation Law Foundation
My Current Gear
- Coleman MAX 2L Hydration Backpack (no longer manufactured)
- Camelbak Crux 2L Reservoir
- Obōz Firebrand II Low Waterproof Boots
- Superfeet Hike Support Insoles (formerly Trailblazer Comfort)
- Casual day hiking: Rockay Flare Quarter Socks
- Longer distance hiking: Smartwool Hike Classic Extra Cushion Socks
- Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Watch
Filming Equipment
- GoPro Hero11 Black Action Camera
- Joby TelePod SPORT Tripod
- Platinum Extreme Accessory Kit
- DaVinci Resolve 18