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Trail Permits: What You Need to Know
We’ve collected permit information for nearly all of the trails we offer guides to. Permits can be complicated, and we aim to make it simpler for you!
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Thru-hiking 101: Intro to Trail Food
Preparing food for a long backpacking trip can be overwhelming. We provide some tips on how to choose the right food for you!
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How Many Calories Do You Burn While Thru-Hiking?
This blog post considers different body weights and hiking styles to provide a better estimate of the number of calories you will burn while backpacking.
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The Effect of Shoe Weight on Hiking Speed
Paul conducted an experiment to set out and see if he can provide scientific evidence that a lighter shoe is better for long-distance hiking.
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How to Optimize Your Break Time While Hiking
What is the optimal break time when you want to hike big miles?
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6 Instant Coffee Brands for Thru-Hiking
We taste-tested 10 different instant coffees and a few mocha mixes. Find out how they taste, how much they cost, and whether this is a good choice for your backpacking trip.
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How Long Will My Toothpaste Last On A Thru-Hike?
Have you ever wondered how long a travel-size tube of toothpaste should last? We did the research so you will know.
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Thru-Hiking Lingo 101
New to the thru-hiking world? Don’t worry! Check out these terms to learn the “thru-hiking lingo” and you’ll be a part of the hiker trash fam in no time.
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Useful Knots for Hikers: The Bowline
The Bowline knot creates a secure loop that can be very useful while hiking.
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Useful Knots for Hikers: The Round Turn and Two Half-Hitches
The round turn and two half hitches is a useful knot to learn for many backpacking scenarios. Great for securing a line to a tree.
