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How to Hammock Camp the CDT: Gear, Advice, Section-Specific Tips
Other hikers: “What do you do if the area you're in has no trees for a hammock?” Hammock Campers: “Walk to somewhere with trees.” Secret
Enlightened Equipment Uprising Hammock Underquilt Review
The Enlightened Equipment Uprising is a 3/4-length underquilt made for experienced long-distance hikers. It provides the comforts of an underquilt
Massanutten Loop Trail: A 70-Mile Ridgeline Challenge in Northern Virginia
Nestled along a ridgeline in Northern Virginia sits a little-known trail called the Massanutten Loop Trail. The trail has great views that have to be
How to Build Thru-Hiking Hammock Suspensions for Under Three Ounces
Every time I see a backpacker get their 11-ounce straps out of their pack, it makes my back hurt. There is no reason you should be carrying an
Gear Review: Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 Backpack
The Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 ultralight backpack is best used for multiday hikes or thru-hikes. Experienced hikers who have a handle on their base
Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with a Hammock
The Pacific Crest Trail weaves through environments ranging from desert floor to 10,000-foot mountain passes, and everything in between. On the
Into the Lava Fields in Oregon
This update covers Oregon Section F and its infamous lava fields that were actually cool to look at and nowhere near as bad as
Two Speed’s Final Steps on a Long Journey
I made my last few miles into Canada and to Manning Park Lodge on Aug. 15. It was a trip with a meaning that's hard to explain for those who haven't
Timberline Lodge Food and the End of Oregon
Last video update for Oregon. This includes the buffet feast at Timberline Lodge as well as my walk to Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods. I
Escaping Fires While Putting Oregon in the Rearview
Hello everyone out there in The Trek land. I'm currently in Packwood, WA, with less than 400 miles to go and again behind on the updates. Below you