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5 Things You Should Include In Your Repair Kit
Before you leave for your next thru-hike or backpacking trip, assemble a lightweight and inexpensive repair kit to take with you. Just in case!
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The Best Camping Popcorn Recipe
Freshly popped popcorn can be a great addition to your camping or backpacking trip! This recipe ensures movie-theater-quality popcorn every time!
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4 Types of Common Fire Starters Tested
We tested four commonly used fire tinder options that are easy to find around your house, and discovered which is the best for starting a fire.
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Can chips (a.k.a. crisps) be used as fire tinder?
If all of your tinder is wet, it might be time to open a bag of chips (a.k.a. crisps). We tested 7 different chips to see which worked best.
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How To Make Waterproof Matches
It’s super easy to make waterproof matches. All you need is a candle and a match. Here’s how to make them in 2 easy steps.
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My Wonderland Trail Story by Troy Buglio
Troy Buglio shares a day-by-day update of his week long thru-hike of the incredible, Wonderland Trail in Washington.
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My Trail Story by John Floyd
John Floyd found the trail when he needed it most in his life. He shares how his years of hiking have helped heal a lot of his past and more.
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Should I Carry a Flint Fire Starter?
We compared and tested these four fire starters to see how they compete with matches and lighters out in the wilderness.
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Best times to Travel Australian and New Zealand Trails
Australia and New Zealand are both fabulous places to hike and bike. Here are the best times and seasons to visit based on the trail.
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My Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Trip by Ash Manning
Ash Manning, an amazing whitewater guide, braves the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon for 29 days. And boy, does she have some stories to share.
