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The Thru-Hiker Gift Guide: Under $50
It's that time of year again. If you're looking for the perfect budget-friendly gift for the thru-hiker in your life, never fear: we're here to help.
The 2022 AT Thru-Hiker Survey is Here!
If you, or someone you know, attempted an Appalachian Trail thru-hike this year, you've come to the right place! Each year, we poll the current
Share Your Favorite Fall Foliage Hiking Photos with The Trek
Attention readers: we want to feature you (and your awesome photography skills!) on The Trek. Peak fall foliage is just around the corner in many
The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Gear List
Alex "GPS" Brown contributed significantly to this ultralight backpacking gear list. Ultralight backpacking is a polarizing subject. Some think
The Best Hiking Gear Deals from Amazon Prime Day 2022
We have yet to meet the person who doesn't like saving money and there's no better time to accomplish this than during Prime Day, Amazon's massive
Trail Correspondents S3 Episode #15 | An Interview With Your Pre-Trail Self
Today marks the final episode of our third season. At the beginning of this year, before embarking on their SOBO thru-hikes, we asked our
Meet the Winner of the 2022 Backpacker Radio Sponsorship!
Earlier this winter, The Trek's flagship podcast, Backpacker Radio, announced its first Sponsorship program. As part of this, the podcast would hook
Tell Us Your Story: How Has Thru-Hiking Changed Your Life?
This spring, The Trek will feature stories of hikers who were dramatically affected by thru-hiking. Did your life change substantially after/because
Best Synthetic Jackets for Thru-Hiking of 2022
While down insulation still owns the field for thru-hiking jackets, synthetic-filled layers are making a dent in the category. As synthetic
Best Down Jackets for Thru-Hiking of 2022
Your insulating midlayer is a key component of your backpacking setup, and rarely is there a time when you should hit the trail without an insulation