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3 Popular Ground Cloths for Your Thru-Hike
A ground cloth or footprint is used to protect your tent floor from sharp objects that can easily puncture the bottom of your shelter.
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Reducing Backpack Weight for Thru-Hikers and Backpackers: The Importance of Weighing Your Equipment
If you’re going on a thru-hike, you should try to keep your pack weight low. Here are different types of scales that could help prepare you!
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7 Sunscreen Tips
The majority of people don’t apply enough sunscreen when they adventure outdoors. Here are 7 tips to stay protected while on trail!
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The Best Plastic Sealable Bags to Take on Your Thru-Hike
Plastic sealable bags are a great way to organize your food and gear without adding a lot of weight. Find out which bag is best for you!
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Why You Should Seam Seal Your Tent
Before you head out for your thru-hike or backpacking trip, it’s important to ensure your tent seams are adequately sealed.
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The Ideal Sewing Kit for Your Thru-Hike
A sewing kit is one of the most underrated hiking necessities. Here is what should be included in your sewing kit to be most prepared.
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3 Heavy Cases to Swap Out Before Your Thru-Hike
If you’re not careful, you may end up carrying an unnecessary heavy case while backpacking. Find out which cases you should leave at home!
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Thru-Hiking 101: Backpacking Base Weight Calculator
Reducing your pack weight is very important for thru-hikers and long-distance backpackers. To help reduce the total pack weight it’s important to focus on the pack’s base weight.
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10 Weight Saving Tips for Backpacking
Lightweight backpacking or thru-hiking doesn’t need to be expensive. Following these ten tips will help you along the way to packing a lighter pack.
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How to Purify Water While on Trail
Having a few purification tablets in your pack provides a great backup in case you need to purify water while you are hiking.
