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Post Archive of Tom and Maddie

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Tom and Maddie
Co-founders of The Adventure Gene, Tom and Maddie have over 40,000km of hiking experience. This includes setting speed records on the Australian Alps Walking Track, Bibbulmun Track and Te Araroa. They also have extensive international experience completing hikes such as the Pacific Crest Trail and Greater Patagonian Trail. Most recently they completed a winter ski traverse of the AAWT.

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Our PCT Two-Person Gear List (3.5kg) & Analysis

This is the gear that we took on the Pacific Crest Trail as a couple in 2022, with insights on performance and changes we’d make for future hikes.

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Our GPT Two-Person Gear List (4.4kg each)

Tackling the remote GPT requires durable, reliable gear. Here’s what we used, what worked, and what we learned from the trip.

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Te Araroa FKT Ultralight Gear List (2.82kg)

Check out the gear we used for our 2024 self-supported Te Araroa FKT, with a full weight breakdown for the 3030 km hike.

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Bibbulmun Track Trip Report

Well-maintained trails, vibrant wildflowers, and easy resupply made this 1000 km Bibbulmun hike surprisingly enjoyable.

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Bibbulmun Track Two–Person Gear List (3.1kg)

Here is the gear we took on the Bibbulmun as a couple. We discuss what did and didn’t work so well, as well as changes we would make in the future.

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Denmark – Albany

Our journey from Denmark to Albany along the Bibbulmun Track led us through rugged trails, peaceful beaches, and breathtaking scenery.

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Walpole – Denmark

Our journey from Walpole to Denmark on the Bibbulmun Track took us through towering forests, windswept cliffs, soft dunes, and rugged coastal heath.

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Northcliffe – Walpole

Our journey from Northcliffe to Walpole on the Bibbulmun Track plunged us into remote karri forests, wetlands, coastal dunes, dramatic cliffs, and the wild Southern Ocean.
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