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Swiftwick Pursuit Merino Blend Hiking Socks Review
I recently had the chance to try out a few pairs of Swiftwick Pursuit Hike socks. With a crew-length cuff and varying cushion options, the new design
New Documentary: Nikola Horvat’s “Croatian Long Distance Trail”
Nikola Horvat opens his new documentary, Croatian Long Distance Trail, with the explanation “I move to get others moving.” This documentary is driven
Top Backpacker Radio Episodes of 2020
This has been one insane and difficult year. Everyone's lives have been turned upside down, and normalcy has flown out the window without so much as
My Favorite Gear for an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Last week we reviewed Saoirse “Story” Ibargüen’s biggest gear regrets from her 2018 Appalachian Thru-Hike. Now that you know what not to bring on the
My Biggest Appalachian Trail Gear Regrets
Personally, I don’t subscribe to the belief that I need to admit when I’m “wrong” or “make mistakes.” But fortunately for us, Saoirse “Story”
How to Manage Hygiene on the Appalachian Trail
So, you're off to hike the Appalachian Trail. You've bought your gear and prepped your pack with advice from gear experts and hiker pros. But how to
Gregory Packs Introduces New Plus-Sized Backpacking Lineup for Spring 2021
In exciting news for the outdoor community, Gregory Packs is releasing a plus-sized backpacking line for Spring 2021. This marks the first ever plus-sized backpacking line and a major step towards inclusivity in the outdoor community.
Andrew Skurka Sets New FKT on Pfiffner Traverse
On August 5, Andrew Skurka set the new unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Pfiffner Traverse. Running on just four hours of sleep, Skurka
How to Prepare for a Camping Trip During a Pandemic
Preparing for this camping trip was definitely a different experience than planning for previous ones. We had to anticipate and respond to new challenges posed by the pandemic and pack accordingly (mainly, bringing lots of masks).
Postponing My Hike
Because as sad as it makes me, I’ve decided to postpone my AT thru hike. I’m not sure when I’ll be heading out, but I’m hoping I will be able to switch to a southbound hike and leave from Maine in June.