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+In 2021, (ironically) sick of living in a half-closed city and working from my bedroom everyday, I stumbled upon the backpacking hobby.
+It looked like the perfect escape.
+I became immediately obsessed and convinced myself to buy the necessary equipment and prepare for a trip that fall with my roommate and his dog.
+In October, we went to the White Mountains and followed the Isolation Loop trail.
+It was difficult, but I had a great time.
+I specifically recall leaving on the third day with what I would describe as incredible mental clarity – not in the way to declare that I had everything figured out, but that the noise and background that had me feeling "congested" had finally been cleared.
+I was hooked.
+
+Since then, I have gone on a few trips and done some simple camping at the local state park in Wompatuck.
+More than anything, I have developed a better appreciation for just being outside for extended periods of time.
+Going on longer hikes, longer runs, staying out fishing for the entire afternoon, etc.
+
+Below are some photos from my backpacking trips followed by a list of my favorite pieces of gear for those interested.
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+
+## Favorite locations
+
 Add details about my backpacking trips.
 Include a gallery for each: <https://blowfish.page/docs/shortcodes/#gallery>.
 
-Add links to LighterPack.
+### White Mountains
+
+TK
+
+### Arizona
+
+TK
+
+### Salt Lake City / Wasatch Mountains
+
+TK
+
+## Gear
+
+Latest backpacking gear list: <https://lighterpack.com/r/smkhmy>
+
+- tent
+- backpack
+- sleeping pad
+- quilt