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How to Mail a Care Package to a Thru-Hiker
If you have a loved one thru-hiking a trail, here are some ideas for care packages you can send and other ways to share your support on trail.
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Navigating Resupply and Zero Days with FarOut
Learn how to navigate a resupply and zero day by using the town guide and offline map feature in your FarOut app.
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Everybody’s Talkin’: How to Effectively Use Comments on FarOut
Discover innovative strategies for maximizing FarOut comments on your thru-hike through water, shelter, food comments, and more.
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5 Things You Should Include In Your Repair Kit
Before you leave for your next thru-hike or backpacking trip, assemble a lightweight and inexpensive repair kit to take with you. Just in case!
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The Best Camping Popcorn Recipe
Freshly popped popcorn can be a great addition to your camping or backpacking trip! This recipe ensures movie-theater-quality popcorn every time!
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My Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Trip by Ash Manning
Ash Manning, an amazing whitewater guide, braves the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon for 29 days. And boy, does she have some stories to share.
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How to Properly Place Your Tent Stake
Tent stakes should be placed all the way into the ground with no angle. Here we show you how to properly place a tent stake while camping.
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Whitewater Rafting Terms 101
We break down the most common whitewater rafting terms and lingo so you can keep up on the water. Start practicing now!
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The Past and Future of Portable Chargers
We show how 10K mAh portable battery technology has changed over the last 9 years. In 2013 battery banks were bulky and heavy. But by 2022 battery banks were much smaller and lighter.
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Should You Carry a Solar Panel?
Solar panels are now lighter than ever. You can now purchase a 10-Watt solar panel for $27 that weighs less than 4 ounces. A lightweight solar panel might be a better option than carrying a heavy 20,000 mAh external battery.
