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Gear Review: MSR Thru-Hiker Mesh House 1
Have you been on the hunt for a lightweight shelter designed for hikers who need bug protection without unnecessary frills? Take a look at the
Gear Review: MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove
Backpacking stoves these days run on wood, esbit tabs, alcohol, and the ever-popular IsoPro canisters. The PocketRocket Deluxe runs on an IsoPro
Gear Review: NEMO Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad
I strapped on the The Nemo Switchback™ sleeping pad for testing because it was designed to deliver better thickness, comfort while still achieving an industry-leading pack size. The lightweight pad was fast and easy to use. Read the full gear review for details!
Why Do We Hike?
I’ve always wondered why the trail calls to me so much. I know I enjoy hiking, but why do I like it so much? Why do I enjoy spending days, weeks, or
My First Encounter with a Charging Cord Monster
The approach to the Great Smoky Mountains was full of good food, social time with my fellow hikers and the place I met my first charging cord monster. Plus, Fontana Dam is epic!
False Alarm: When My Emergency Electronics Fail
When I tell people I hike long distance, I am often asked safety-related questions, like “Do you carry a gun?” or “Do you have a satellite device for
When You Fall for the Trail, Literally
There's something magnificent about spending time outdoors. As a hiker, there are moments when you fall for the trail. You might witness a stunning
Tropic Thunder on the AT
When I say "tropic thunder," I'm not talking about the comedy; I'm talking about the real thing. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, though. For now,
A Family and Their Dog Named Not a Llama
Maggie shuttled me to Burningtown Gap and, like her husband, she gave me a pre-hike hug to start my day off right. Those two are the nicest people.
Morale on the Trail and Dead Electronics
Waking to the sound of silence is nice when it means the sound of rain is absent. It’s a stark contrast to last night’s rainstorm, and I was glad to