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My Trail Story by PYT
Dave Mizelle, a.k.a. PYT, shares his close call with nature while hiking in the Roan Highlands section of the Appalachian Trail.
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Sawyer + Backpacking Part 4: Sawyer Mini, Micro and Squeeze Compared
I wrap up my series of Sawyer filter reviews by testing the flow rate of the Sawyer Mini against the Squeeze and Micro.
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Sawyer + Backpacking, Part 3: Should I carry the Sawyer Syringe?
It is more effective to use the Sawyer coupler or a Smartwater bottle nozzle to backflush your Sawyer Squeeze filter than to use the Sawyer syringe that comes packaged with the Sawyer Squeeze filter.
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Poodle Dog Bush: Is the Hype Legit?
Poodle dog bush is a plant along the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California that causes severe, long-lasting irritation, worse than poison oak.
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My Trail Story by Flower Power
Allison DiVerde, a.k.a. Flower Power, offers her advice for those who are new to thru-hiking after her journey on the Appalachian Trail this past year.
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My Trail Story by Croc
Kate Stelfox, otherwise known as Croc on the trail, talks about her experiences thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail.
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My Trail Story by Grizzly
Our new “My Trail Story” series will feature thru-hikers of all ages and backgrounds sharing their personal, real life experiences from the trail. Michael Ivey, otherwise known as Grizzly on the trail, starts us off.
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Sawyer + Backpacking Part 2: Sawyer Squeeze and Sawyer Micro Squeeze Flow Rate
We continue our review of the Sawyer Micro Squeeze and Sawyer Squeeze, this time with different squeeze containers, including the Vecto, Evernew, Smartwater Bottle, and Sawyer Squeeze Pouch.
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How Long Does it Take to Hike Each Trail?
Would you like to hike for 5-6 months? A few weeks? A few days? We’ve got you covered. See how long each of our trails are by time and length.
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10 Thru-Hiking Gifts for Under $20
Whether you’re stuffing stockings or looking for affordable hiking gifts, you’re sure to find something on this list.
