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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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![GSI Outdoors Coffee Rocket Maker]()
8 Ways to Make Coffee While Thru-Hiking or Camping
We tested eight different methods for making coffee in the outdoors, each with varying taste, cost, and weight.
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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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My Trail Story by Little Skittle
Becca Bergstrom, a.k.a. Little Skittle, reminds us that we all start somewhere and offers encouragement to anyone thinking of hiking in 2020.
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Review: We Sawed a Sawyer Squeeze Filter in Half!
We disassembled a Sawyer Squeeze filter to show you how it filters water and why you should backflush it to keep it clean.
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Congrats Featured 2019 Thru-Hikers!
Each of these hikers contributed to our “My Trail Story” blog series and have all completed thru-hikes this year! Congratulations to these 2019 thru-hikers!
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My Trail Story by Nav
Nav and her pup, Arrow, found the best trail family (“tramily”) while hiking the Appalachian Trail.
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![Starburst taking a selfie while on the Pacific Crest Trail]()
My Trail Story by Starburst
Jennifer Mabus, a.k.a. Starburst, shares why she decided to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail and how it changed her life.
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My Trail Story by Mindy
Mindy Bell shares her experiences exploring England as she hiked on the Cotswold Way, Coast to Coast, and Hadrian’s Wall Path.
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![Adam and Leigh posing along the Te Araroa]()
My Trail Story by Adam & Leigh
Adam and Leigh share their story of thru-hiking the Te Araroa and then deciding to thru-hike Pacific Crest Trail the following year.
