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9 of My Biggest Appalachian Trail Regrets
I absolutely loved my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. It was a challenging, rewarding, and above all fun experience that I feel very lucky to have had.
Nathan Tempo Quarter Zip Long Sleeve Shirt Review
I was lucky to add the Nathan Tempo Quarter Zip Long Sleeve Shirt to my wardrobe this winter. As the weather’s been getting colder, this quarter-zip
15 Things 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Need to Know
Thru-hiking the AT is a challenging experience, but there are things you can do to make it a bit easier. It’s important to plan ahead before stepping
How I Managed Chronic Depression on my AT Thru-Hike
My first step, and arguably the hardest one, was accepting that my depression would follow me on my hike. It was so tempting to believe that all my problems would magically disappear when I entered the wilderness, but that’s just not how mental illness works. My depression is a chronic illness, and location and environment will never eradicate it. Accepting that even being outdoors and exercising all day every day wouldn’t “cure” my depression helped me prepare for when I did have depressive moments.
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