Testing the homemade backpack.

My new backpack was finally done .

I did a quick 26 mile overnight on the Standing Indian Loop (my 6th lifetime loop, and my second this year) for its first trip.

Sewed from an $83 kit sold by Ray and Jenny Jardine.  9.9oz, 2400 cubic inches, size large shoulder straps.

On our backyard trail in Watkinsville, GA.  Photo: Amber Ignatius.  For some initial thoughts on this pack and a few additional photos, please see my Gear Review.

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Beautiful drive into the Standing Indian Campground, the start/finish of the hike.

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Fall on the Kimsey Creek Trail up to Standing Indian Mountain.

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A windy, cold, and stunning sunset on Standing Indian Mountain, 5,499 feet.

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You can see the wind gust pushing my tarp to the left as I set up camp. Beech Gap, 4,460 feet. More tarp photos here.

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Appalachian high elevation ridgewalking.

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A view while ascending Albert Mountain, 5,200 feet.

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Another from our backyard trail in Georgia.  For some initial thoughts on this pack and a few additional photos, please see my Gear Review.  Happy Trails, y’all!