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10 Affordable Lightweight Gear Options for Backpackers and Thru Hikers
Ten affordable lightweight backpacking items that are a must for any trip.
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Guthook’s Backpacking Food Planner
How much food do you take backpacking? How much SHOULD you pack? Read how Guthook plans the right amount.
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After the Trail: Post-Hike Depression
Many hikers have difficulty adjusting after a hike. Read what experienced thru hikers have to say about post-hike depression.
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My First Backpacking Trip to Havasu Falls
Let’s throw it back to about three years ago. My first backpacking trip. I was just a wee little caterpillar in college and had never really experienced what real “backpacking” was. But I loved to hike and I loved the outdoors, so it would be pretty easy right? HA, wrong.
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Choosing the Right Battery Charger for your Thru-Hike
Since many hikers carry phones and portable external batteries, we evaluated a variety of battery chargers and have some to recommend for long-distance hikers.
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Trail Maintenance for Lightweight Backpackers
This set of maintenance tools is great and it fits easily in the side pocket of my pack.
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Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument
Last week I took a trip into the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument, a new addition to the National Parks system.
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Wind River Peak
After the NOLS course, I went back out to the mountains to climb Wind River Peak. At 13,192 feet, it is the highest in the southern part of the range.
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Getting the Most From Your Phone’s Battery
You’re ready to hit the trail, your fully-loaded smartphone in hand. But how long will it last when you’re not near an outlet?
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How Many People Hike the AT and PCT?
If you’ve been on the Appalachian or Pacific Crest Trail and thought, “there are a lot of people out here,” you’re not wrong.
