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Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy Smashes Self-Supported (and Supported) AT Record
On August 31 2017, Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy reached Katahdin after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 12 hours, and 10 minutes. If
5 More Trails That Belong on Your Bucket List
Getting to know different trails around the country (and on occasion, across the globe) is one of our favorite parts of having writers from every
Time-Tested Gear We Refuse to Get Rid Of
While the outdoor industry is constantly coming up with mind-boggling advancements in gear durability, efficiency, and ounce-saving, the old adage
The Real Hiking Viking’s Ultralight PCT Gear List
In case you missed it, the dynamic duo of The Real Hiking Viking and Zach Davis (our Editor-in-Chief) are hitting the PCT SOBO.... in T-minus one
2017 Best Sleeping Bags for Thru Hiking
Aside from something to look forward to crawling into each night, a thru-hiker's sleeping bag can literally be a lifesaver. When choosing your
Staying in Thru-Hiking Shape During the Offseason: Kettlebell Training with Lint
Only a handful of people on this earth have more hiking experience than Lint. He's hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental
Our Favorite Backpacking Gear Available at REI’s Labor Day Sale
In case you missed it, REI is running Osprey Exos 58 $165 (originally $220) 2017 Best Packs roundup. It's a near-perfect middle ground between
The Best Thru Hiking Tents of 2017
A hiker's choice of shelter is an entirely personal decision. Solo hikers who value space over weight often opt for a two-person freestanding tent,
Best Thru Hiking Backpacks of 2017
As backpacking gear gets lighter and hikers more savvy with their base weight, the pack trend has followed suit... or perhaps led the charge.We
Thru-Hiker’s Favorite Appalachian Trail Towns
Trail towns are a real richness for this particular trail. -Brian (Gadget) Lewis, NOBO 2010 Seeing a town coming up in the guidebook can make even