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Enlightened Equipment Torrid Jacket Review
After years of searching for the one — the perfect puffy for hiking and backpacking — I think I’ve finally found it. Enter The Enlightened Equipment
The Month-Long Appalachian Trail Celebration You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Every year, hundreds of hikers set out from Springer Mountain in early spring with dreams of becoming one of the few who will complete a "thru-hike"
The REI Trailmade Collection: Top Picks From REI’s New Inclusive-Sizing Technical Line
This is a sponsored post brought to you by REI. If anyone can attest to the importance of fit and function in technical outdoor clothing, it's me.
What You Need to Know About the Appalachian Trail Kickoff
The Appalachian Trail Kickoff, or ATKO, is an annual event held in early March. This event has been going on for 18 years, and continues to get
Best Day, Weekend, and Long-Distance Hikes of the Southeast
When many people think of mountains, it's easy for the mind to immediately turn to the splendor of the Rockies, the majesty of the High Sierra, or
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy Sleeping Bag 45-Degree
Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy 45-Degree Sleeping Bag Basic specs Brand: Therm-a-Rest Product Name: Space Cowboy 45-degree Sleeping Bag
Everything You Need to Know About Waterproof Fabrics
Waterproof fabric technology has come a long way since its humble complicated chemical beginnings in Bob Gore's laboratory. I'll spare you the
ATC Thru-Hiker Class: What to Expect, and the Questions 2018’ers are Asking
As of March 7th, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy has 2,090 northbound thru-hikers registered through their voluntary registration system. As the
“What’s the Weather Like in Georgia?”… Surviving the First 75 Miles of the AT
"What's the weather like in Georgia in the spring?" is one of what seems like millions of questions that thru-hiker hopefuls ask each year, over and
Gear Review: Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock
Basic Specs: Model: Blackbird Lightweight Double Layer Hammock Brand: Warbonnet Outdoors Weight: 1lb 6oz (hammock only) or 1lb 120z (as