Advice
Pack Your Bear Canister Like a Pro With These 8 Tips
Packing a bear canister can sometimes feel like a losing game of Tetris. But if done correctly, you won't have to sacrifice any of your favorite snacks for your next...
How To Wash Your Sleeping Bag
Confused about how to wash your sleeping bag or quilt? Caring for your sleeping bag properly keeps it warm and helps it last longer. Whether you use down or synthetic,...
How to Pick the Perfect Sun Hoodie for Your Next Hike
If you’ve been on any long trail lately, you’ve seen hikers wearing trendy sun hoodies. These long sleeved garments are replacing Hawaiin shirts and collared button up shirts as the...
Nifty Tricks I have learned on the AT so far
So far on the trail I have learned a lot about how to make mutli-functional use of items in order to save weight and make items last. It has been...
Badger’s Tahoe Rim Trail Gear List
Talking in circles: bad; walking in circles: good. At least this is true when the inside of your circle contains one of the most beautiful lakes in the entire U.S....
Equipment and the Smokies.
My Equipment I'd like to start off talking about my tent. Boundless Camping Denali 2 person Tent, List $193 sale price $125. 65 oz. This is a small tent if...
How to Eat an Elephant – Preparing for the CDT
BEHOLD: my stuff One bite at a time. Not that I would ever eat an elephant, even if I could - I am vegetarian. I first heard of this while...
Sophia (Wheelz) Garber’s 2021 Appalachian Trail Gear List
Another gear list? Of course. Because who doesn't love a good gear list? We're particularly loving Sophia (Wheelz) Garber's gear breakdown, especially considering she recently finished her
10 Ways to Deal with the Cold if You Start the AT in February
Starting your AT thru-hike in February is a unique, incredible experience. However, you are likely to encounter plenty of winter weather, which can be intimidating at best and life-threatening at
The Best and Worst Gear from My 2021 AT Thru-Hike (Non-Ultralight and Petite-Friendly)
I am 5'1", 100 pounds soaking wet, and definitely not an ultralighter. I have nothing against ultralighters, but for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike this year, I was not among their...