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The Critical Piece of Gear Backpackers Don't Talk About: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Smartwatch Review

The Critical Piece of Gear Backpackers Don't Talk About: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Smartwatch Review

Apr 24th : Katie Jackson
Gear
Almost Attacked on the Appalachian Trail

Almost Attacked on the Appalachian Trail

Apr 24th : Peg Leg
Appalachian Trail
Announcing the 2025 Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Kickoff

Announcing the 2025 Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Kickoff

Apr 23rd : Somewhere
Appalachian Trail
Advice

How Do AT Thru-Hikers Get Enough Time Off Work To Complete the...

Let's get real for a minute. You see the photos, you read the blogs – scores of hikers hitting the Appalachian...
Apr 28th : Katie Jackson
Featured

Sassafras's 5 Big Regrets From Her Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

​Discover the top 5 lessons from Sassafras's Appalachian Trail thru-hike, including budgeting pitfalls, solo river crossings, and the...
Apr 24th : Jess
News

Yosemite Campground Closure Will Disrupt Backpackers — Including...

Yosemite National Park has announced the closure of its primary backpackers camp located in Yosemite Valley,...
Apr 25th : Katie Jackson
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

How I Do Long Distance Backpacking Completely Powered by Plants...and Loving It!

Apr 26th : Ruth Morley
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

Weight training for PCT preparation

Apr 25th : Nina Butler
Inspiration
The Trek

Cream Sodas, Showers, and Panning for Gold

Apr 22nd : Starfish
Inspiration
The Trek

Full Moon Afternoons

Apr 20th : Starfish
Inspiration
The Trek

The Sibling Consciences

Apr 17th : Starfish