Grant's GUIDES
Grant's Guides — Linda Packs in 15 Minutes. This Is For You.
Research and testing in readable form. No fluff. All data.
DIGITAL GUIDE — PDF DOWNLOAD
Grant's Camping Gear Guide
Three scenarios. What Grant researched. What Linda actually used.
$27
WHAT YOU GET
- ✓Grant's Introduction
- ✓Weekend Warrior
- ✓Thru-Hiker
"Grant researched 22 tents. Linda packed in 15 minutes. Both outcomes were fine."
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100% satisfaction: If this guide doesn't give you a clear gear list for your scenario, Grant will research your specific situation.
TRIPWIRE — INSTANT DOWNLOAD
The Day Hike Gear Checklist
10-mile day hike. Don't over-pack. Don't under-prepare. Grant's exact list after 6 years of research.
$7
WHAT YOU GET
- ✓10-mile day hike gear list (essential only)
- ✓Emergency items ranked by actual need
- ✓Grant's tested brands at 3 price tiers
- ✓Seasonal modification guide
- ✓The 5 items beginners always forget
"Grant made this checklist after Linda went on an actual hike. She said it was good. Grant added 4 items. Linda went without them. She was fine."
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DIGITAL GUIDE — BUDGET GEAR
The Budget Gear Breakdown
REI vs Amazon vs buy-once-buy-right. 25 budget-to-premium substitutions where the premium is not worth it.
$17
WHAT YOU GET
- ✓REI vs. Amazon vs. brand-direct decision matrix
- ✓25 budget-to-premium gear substitutions
- ✓Grant's sub-$500 complete day kit
- ✓Where to never buy cheap (the 4 categories)
- ✓Seasonal sale timing guide
"Grant believes in buying the right gear at the right price. This guide is for everyone who cannot afford what Grant actually bought."
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FLAGSHIP — EXPEDITION PREP
The Complete Backcountry Prep System
5-day trip framework. Resupply strategy. Weather contingency. Grant's most used list (he has used 60% of it).
$47
WHAT YOU GET
- ✓5-day trip planning framework (day-by-day)
- ✓Resupply strategy and food weight calculator
- ✓Weather contingency decision tree
- ✓Grant's backcountry product ranking by conditions
- ✓Emergency protocol and bail-out planning
- ✓Linda's practical gear suggestions (included)
"Linda used this system to plan Grant's last camping trip. Grant came home after 2 days. The system is not at fault. Grant knew what he was doing."
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Preview — first page
I have been researching gear since 2021.
I went on my first real backpacking trip in May 2026.
Two days. Fourteen miles. Olympic Peninsula.
The gear performed as the research predicted.
Linda came wi...
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