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The Best Cyber Monday (and Week) Deals for Hikers and Backpackers
Once upon a time, the best deals were to be had on Black Friday. Today, savvy shoppers know better- the biggest savings happen starting today, Cyber Monday, and continue through...
AT 9: Oh Bears Where Art Thou “NY & NJ”
A compilation video of New York and New Jersey follow this update. Where... OH... where! Be them bears! Here’s a bear... There’s a bear... The bears are everywhere!
Why I’m Hiking the Appalachian Trail at 18
Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail at any age is a huge undertaking. Aspiring thru-hikers and past 2,000 milers will contest to that. What makes an 18 year old girl strap on...
Night Crawler: Searching For A Trail Epiphany
Thru-hiker Dann Hailey, trail name Night Crawler, first gained fame when popular vlogger Early Riser introduced him to the internet. “This guy ain’t gonna be for everybody,” said Early Riser...
How I Went From Hating To Loving Hiking
My mom planted the seed, New Zealand made it grow and the Camino actually made it blossom: how my love for hiking has developed over time!
Badger’s PCT Tales: That Time I Was Charged by a Mountain Lion
We had been seeing large cat prints on trail every day for more than a week. One would think this might prepare me for the possibility an interaction. It didn't....
PCT 2018: Camp Cooking Gear
More Upgrades! For the past 16 years we have been faithful to our MSR Pocket Rocket and some variation of an MSR pot set. While both have been more than...
My 2018 PCT Gear!
I shall become a hermit crab for six months. I will carry my home on my back and endlessly scuttle northward stopping only to eat, sleep, and explore. Hermit crabs...
The Best Black Friday Deals for Hikers and Backpackers
We applaud everyone who chooses to #optoutisde today. For those who are opting to get a head start on the gear savings, we've compiled a list of the best deals...
The Pre-Trail Blues
Your future is full of exciting experiences. Whatever trail you find yourself on next summer, it will be harrowing and magical and full. But you have five months before you...