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FarOut’s Pre-Hike Checklist: Before You Go Offline
Before you head out on your next adventure, we recommend going through this checklist while you have wifi or cell service.
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New in FarOut: Filter, Flag, & Report for a Better Trail
Discover three powerful new features in the FarOut app—filter and flag comments, and report waypoints to improve your trail experience.
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How to Mail a Care Package to a Thru-Hiker
If you have a loved one thru-hiking a trail, here are some ideas for care packages you can send and other ways to share your support on trail.
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New FarOut Feature Provides Water Status at a Glance
FarOut’s new Water Status feature compiles recent water reports from users to help you evaluate water availability at a glance.
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11 Quick Tips & Tricks for Your FarOut App
We have some tips and tricks to help you use the FarOut app to its full capability. Check them out and learn something new!
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How to Avoid Mosquito Bites
Here are some helpful tips to prevent getting bit by a mosquito and what to do if you become a victim of this mean little blood sucking machine.
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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.
