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How Down Insulation Works
Down is a remarkable insulator. Not only do these tiny feathers have an incredible warmth to weight ratio, but they also pack super small and loft
Exploring the Carolinas’ Foothills Trail
The Blue Ridge Mountains are well known for their three hundred sixty degree views from their bare summits. But while the Blue Ridge Mountain Balds
Gear Review: Icebreaker Terra Long Sleeve Half Zip Hood
I knew one thing about Merino wool before testing Image Courtesy of Icebreaker Elevation rising from 2200 to 6000 feet atop North Carolina's
The Parent’s and Partner’s Appalachian Trail Guide
There are tons of guides for potential Appalachian Trail Thru hikers - AWOL's Guide, the Databook, our very own this, "While more than half of all
Three Gems in the Triple Crown of Hiking
The Triple Crown The oldest of them all, the green tunnel blazed by white, the Appalachian Trail. The Pacific Crest trail, where the
Exploring North Carolina’s Black Mountain Crest Trail
The Black Mountain Crest Trail is renowned as the toughest trail on the East Coast. Why? In summary: Seven six thousand foot peaks in just
Speed Hiking and Fast Packing
From July 1st, 2014 to August 1st 2014 I walked from Mount Katahdin, Maine to Mount Washington, New Hampshire, 332.9 miles. The date sticks in my
Bargain Backpacker’s Buying Guide
Spend Less. Get More. Before hikers even hit the trail - before they struggle to traverse endless ridges and ranges, fight blistering heat and
Peak Bagging the Appalachian Trail
The term Peak Bagging may bring to mind technical climbing of the 8000 meter Himalayas or crawling across Capitol Peak's 14,000 foot Class IV ridges.
Everything You Can Do with Oven Bags – Except Cook A Turkey
Hikers are a resourceful bunch. We use trash compactor bags as pack liners and ladies trouser socks as liner socks. Hikers are always looking at