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Best Backpacking Gear Deals from the REI Holiday Warm Up Sale
This is a sponsored post brought to you by REI.com. The 2021 REI Holiday Warm Up Sale runs from December 10th to December 20th. REI's annual
The Best Cyber Week Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
Black Friday's extended encore, Internet'ly referred to as Cyber Week, is on in full force. If you're looking to upgrade your backpacking kit for
The Best Black Friday Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
It's discount season, supply chain issues be damned! We've combed through the web to find the best discounts so you don't have to. If we've
I Like Big Hikes and I Cannot Lie (Fundraiser)
Good news for people who enjoy long walks and telling the truth...The Trek has just unveiled some brand new, dangerously cool merch! Available
The Vanlife Gift Guide: 16 Gift Ideas for Van Dwellers + Car Campers
The holidays are around the corner, but what do you buy for a minimalist who lives in the back of a tiny cargo van? Make your present count by
The 2021 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 masses of
Hiker Alleges Brian Laundrie Sighting Near AT As Rumors Swirl
A Florida man claims he saw Brian Laundrie near the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina early Saturday morning. The unconfirmed sighting adds fuel to
2022 Thru-Hikers: The Trek Blogger & Vlogger Applications are Now Open!
Are you thru-hiking in 2022 and want your journey featured through The Trek? Today's your lucky day! We are now accepting applications for next
Best Backpacking Gear Deals from Amazon Prime Day
Amazon's annual Prime Day Sale is here again. If you're a Prime member, you can score sweet deals on backpacking gear—and much more—from June 21st to
The Best Backpacking Baselayers of 2021
The best backpacking baselayers wick sweat and regulate temperature for superior next-to-skin comfort. This is one gear category you don't need to