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Expensive Backpacking Gear That’s REALLY Worth Your Money
Last week, we talked about what backpacking gear is NOT worth your hard-earned cash. Now, I'm breaking down my philosophy on what gear you SHOULD
Why Most Backpackers Buy the Wrong Backpack
If you're in the market for a new backpack, this is for you. Choosing a backpack for a backpacking trip is one of the most important choices you'll
Ultralight Backpacking Gear List After 25,000+ Trail Miles
Hi, I'm Jabba, the Real Hiking Viking, Triple Crowner, yada, yada. I've done them all, okay? So I'm the expert here, and you're going to pay
5 Viral Backpacking Tips That Suck — and 5 That Don’t
Stop listening to viral backpacking hacks. There are a lot of backpacking tips you can find on the internet, and some of them suck, and some of them
The Real Hiking Viking’s 10 PCT Hot Takes
You know, a lot of people say that hiking the PCT is the easiest of all the Triple Crown trails. Well, I’m here to tell you—it’s not like that. If
My Appalachian Trail Winter Thru-Hike Gear List
Oh hi, it's me, The Real Hiking Viking. As we learned in my previous post, I'm currently en route, SOBO thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Yes,
Why I’m Attempting a Winter SOBO Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
You may just remember me from previous posts on Appalachian Trials such as "My Gear List" (which will be getting a winter update soon) and "Hiking