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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Refuge Hybrid Hooded Jacket
Is it a puffy? Is it a base layer? No, it’s Outdoor Research’s Refuge Hybrid Hooded Jacket—a lightweight multi-tasker that excels in moderation. This
Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent
Camping shelters are as diverse as the backpackers who carry them. From freestanding tents to trekking pole setups, from tarps to hammocks to plain
Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Minimalist Pack
The world of lightweight backpacks welcomed a new contender in 2018, the 48-liter Six Moon Designs Minimalist. Designed with comfort and durability
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Share 99 Tips for Aspiring Thru-Hikers
If you’re thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail, you probably have a lot of questions right about now. Who better to answer them than the
Three Fun (and Easy) DIY Gear Projects to Save You Money
Let’s talk about MYOG. It’s not just the sound I make when a shelter mouse runs across my sleeping bag in the dead of night. MYOG stands for Make
How to Prevent and Treat 7 Common Thru-Hiking Foot Problems
Have you ever noticed that thru-hikers have an awful lot in common with zombies? Both are prone to shuffling glassy-eyed through the woods at strange
Anatomy of an AT Trail Town: Five Features to Look For
One of my favorite memories from the Appalachian Trail is the street festival I stumbled upon in Manchester Center, VT, as I came into town for a
10 Ways to Stay Warm and Avoid Hypothermia on the Trail
It’s just before dawn, and the mountains all around you are tranquil. You can tell it’s going to be a glorious morning, and you feel the call of a
