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The Top Tents, Hammocks, and Tarps on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 Thru-Hiker Survey
Each year, The Trek surveys long-distance hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT) regarding the shelter systems they use, such as tents and hammocks. In
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 AT Thru-Hiker Survey
Each year as part of The Trek’s annual thru-hiker survey, we ask hikers about the footwear they used, and this footwear data remains my favorite to
The 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information
Two years ago, The Trek expanded our annual Appalachian Trail thru-hiker survey to include questions not only about main gear items, but also more
Top Footwear of 2017: Results from the Annual Hiker Survey
I should start with an apology for the long delay in writing this post. We typically try to get the survey results out before the next class of
Top Backpacks of 2017: Results from the Annual Hiker Survey
In this installment of The Trek’s 2017 Hiker Survey, we cover backpacks and shake downs. We asked hikers about the frame type, capacity, brand, and
Top Tents and Hammocks of 2017: Results from the Annual Hiker Survey
For the fourth year, The Trek has surveyed long-distance hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT) regarding the shelter systems they use - tents,
The Top Sleeping Bags and Quilts of 2017: Results from the Annual Hiker Survey
We surveyed 253 section and thru-hikers who were on the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2017. We asked about the temperature, fill, brands, and models of
The 2017 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Hiker Stats
Each fall, The Trek conducts an in-depth survey of long-distance hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT), this time surveying the class of 2017. We have
Examining the Thru-Hiker Dropout Rate: Survey Results
Ever since Zach Davis wrote Appalachian Trials and started the blog that became The Trek, our purpose has been to help long-distance backpackers
The Top Sleeping Pads on the Appalachian Trail: 2016 Thru-Hiker Survey
For the third year in a row, we asked Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and long-distance section hikers about the sleeping pads they used. Many of the