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Cairn: A Review of the Backpacker’s Toy Chest
There is little explanation needed to understand the wonder that is a Cairn Monthly Subscription Box. It’s a box full of surprises consisting of outdoor gear meant to “excite and...
Why I’m doing 2185 mi
Why the Hike? The Appalachian Trail was always there for me. I've been on it too many times to count; starting as a baby strapped to my dad's back. But...
Our 2014 Backpackers Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for the backpacker in your life? Look no further. The following list includes many of our favorite pieces of gear across several categories. Submissions are courtesy
Review: GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist & Snow Peak Titanium 450 Mug
How many different pots, pans, platters, dishes, glasses, and utensils did you use for Thanksgiving? I bet it was a lot! You can't carry nearly that much on the trail....
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Aspiring thru-hikers should prepare themselves for an emotional roller coaster, and talk to other hikers when things get tough. Don’t deal with such a big decision on your own. Knowing...
8 Questions You SHOULD Ask a Thru-Hiker
Every year, about 500 people complete the Appalachian Trail (source: Appalachian Trail Conservancy). That’s smaller than the average US middle school (source: National Center for Education
Why I’m Hiking the A.T.
Hey everyone! My name is Alexander Newlon or Noodle for short. I'll answer to both. The major thing you need to know about me is that I'm epileptic and I'll...
Nervous About Your Upcoming Thru-Hike? Good.
You've done it. You've publicly committed to this seemingly insane goal of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. To spending a half year in the woods. To carry yourself plus the weight of...
The Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail This Week
We continue to peruse all of the wonderful pictures from Instagram with the hashtag #AppalachianTrail and #AppalachianTrials and select a few of the best each week. This week we take a look at
What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Deer Ticks on the Appalachian Trail
Forget bears, forget thunderstorms, forget things that go bump in the night: the real terror on the Appalachian Trail is the size of a sesame seed—or smaller. The eastern deer...