What I wished I knew when I started backpacking

Hi, I’m Stephen, otherwise known as the Midlife Crisis Camper. This is a website with information I wish I had when I first started my backpacking journey.

Here, you will find a growing trove of tips, gear reviews, trip reports, and area guides to help you get started with camping. I am not oblivious to the fact that similar content exists all over the internet. So that’s why I’m focusing on two niche areas of age and location.

I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors, but I started backpacking in my late 40s. Also, I am currently focusing on trips in western and central Pennsylvania. You can read the about me page for more about my story.