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Is Freezer Bag Cooking Really Safe?
If you dehydrate your own backpacking food, you probably package individual servings in quart-size freezer bags. Not only are Ziplocs a lightweight,
6 All-Too Common Backpacking Myths That Need to Die
You might have thought backpacking was just a straightforward way to unplug and connect with nature, but no! It is a lifestyle rife with controversy
How To Score a PCT Long-distance Permit
It's that time of year again. The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) will open the PCT Long-distance Permit application on Tuesday, November 15th
5 of the Best Backpacking Trips in Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is a hiker’s dream destination. How many other places in the United States can you hike from the white sand beaches of the
Share Your Favorite Spooky Hiking Stories with The Trek
Spooky season is upon us once more, my friends. From mysterious howling in the woods to possibly witnessing the start of an alien invasion, we've all
Katabatic Alsek 22 Ultralight Quilt Review
The Katabatic Alsek is an ultralight quilt built with cold sleepers in mind. I’ve always wanted to make the leap from my heavy mummy bag to a more
Sierra Designs Women’s Hiking Apparel Review
If you’re going to exist in the same set of clothes every day for six months at a time, it’s important to wear something you actually like. We tested
Think Twice Before You Jump Into That Tempting Alpine Lake
Everyone loves a good dunk in a scenic alpine lake. What could be more refreshing or more memorable? Besides being plain old fun, swimming helps
Lightheart Gear Rain Jacket Review
The most important function of rain gear is to keep you warm, not necessarily dry. So why do we all insist on shelling out hundreds of dollars on
The Thru-Hiker’s Guide to Female Urination Devices for Backpacking
I balked at the idea of a female urination device (FUD) when I first heard of it. It sounded silly and not very hygienic. But eventually, I was