As I began planning for my next Kalalau adventure, I started thinking about my hydration strategy and electrolyte supplements in particular. (If you’re looking for information about how to treat stream water, check out this post). 

But before getting into some of the choices,...

I wanted to share my favorite gear item to treat stream water, so it’s safe to drink. Meet the Grayl Geopress!

I’ve used the Geopress now for several years, including on the Kalalau Trail. According to the manufacturer, it removes viruses, bacteria (including leptospira), and...

Completing the Kalalau Trail is no easy feat. So you want to be prepared, bring the right gear, and make good decisions. And yet, more often than not, people make mistakes that get them into varying degrees of trouble.  

Here are the top blunders:

Underestimating the Trail

Let’s get...

With water sources being relatively frequent on the Kalalau Trail (see my earlier post), staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water should be easy. And the water looks pretty clean, so it shouldn’t be a problem drinking it, right? In fact, there are quite a few folks who claim...

The Kalalau Trail, with its 11+ miles, is obviously long, and given the temperatures, you can expect to sweat a fair bit. This brings up the question of how to approach the water situation, so you can be sure to stay hydrated and not run out. 

Many mainland trails require the hiker to bring...