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GPS Download for the Appalachian Trail
GPS Download for the Appalachian Trail. Download GPX or KML format and use with your favorite mapping software.
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Zeta LT
Worn occasionally, generally into the bottom of a pack, rain jackets are very often mistreated and over-looked. After destroying my less
Book Review: “Lost on the Appalachian Trail”
"Lost on the Appalachian Trail" is a self-published book by author Kyle Rohrig, a 2014 Northbound thru-hiker. Written closely after finishing the
How the ATC Plans to Sustain the Appalachian Trail
Foot traffic on the Appalachian Trail is growing—Since the 1930s when only 5 people reported walking over 2,000 miles, the number of thru-hikers
Gear Review: Pearl Izumi M2 V2 Women’s Trail Running Shoes
New from Pearl Izumi's E:Motion line, The M2 V2 is lightweight and built for speed and control. I hit the trail in Killington, Vermont and Pine Grove
Gear Review: Gossamer Gear Mariposa Lightweight Backpack
The Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 was updated in 2024. Click here to read our review of the new Mariposa. Gossamer Gear, founded in 1998, is a company
Gear Review: Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Pack
Learn about the Type 2 Utility Pack by Gossamer Gear, a company that specializes in lightweight backpacking gear that has been around since 1998. Their goal is to create innovative lightweight designs that improve the backpacking experience.
Gear Review: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1
I've slept in hammocks, tents, and shelters. I've shared a REI Quarter Dome 2, and been flooded out of the poorly designed REI Dash 2. I've
Gear Review: REI Joule 23 Women’s Sleeping Bag
The REI Joule 23 is my pick for the #1 Women's Sleeping Bag for thru hikers.
Appalachian Trail Bloggers Highlights from the Trail: 4/6-4/12
This week our Appalachian Trials Bloggers have been posting like mad as most people are on the trail at this point. We are also starting to get a lot