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9 Luxury Items to Consider Bringing on Your Thru-Hike
A luxury item can make a huge difference on your thru-hike. Here are some items you may want to consider bringing with you on your next thru-hike or backpacking trip.
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8 Things You Should Do to Prepare for a Thru-hike
Preparing for a thru-hike can be overwhelming if you don’t have a plan. Here are 8 steps to get you started on your incredible journey.
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Does the Diameter of Your Cooking Pot Matter?
We tested the difference between five different diameter pots to see if one size performed better than another. This is what we learned…
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Should I disconnect my stove or keep it connected to the canister?
I always wondered whether I should leave my stove connected to my fuel canister or if it was better to take it off. Here’s what I found…
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Thru-hiking FAQ Answered by the Community
We talked to some of our favorite thru-hikers about their experiences and advice for newer hikers. Here is what we learned.
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How to Make an Ultralight Glasses Case for Your Thru-Hike
Regular glasses cases are heavy. We came up with a better, more ultralight idea for you to consider on your thru-hiking or backpacking trip.
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Will a BIC Mini Lighter Last for Your Entire Thru-Hike?
As one of the most popular lighters for thru-hiking and backpacking, we decided to conduct a test and see how long a BIC Mini lighter would last.
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12 Backpacking Foods You Can Cram in a Bear Canister
We analyzed the calorie density of 12 different backpacking food items to illustrate the theoretical maximum number of calories that can be placed in a BearVault BV500 bear canister.
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Highest & Lowest Points on the PCT, AT, and CDT
What are the highest and lowest points on the Triple Crown Trails (Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and Continental Divide Trail)? Find out by taking a look at our elevation profile data.
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11 Tips to Pack a Bear Canister
Are you going to bring a bear canister on your next thru-hike or backpacking trip? Here are some helpful tips to consider!
