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Pack Your Bear Canister Like a Pro With These 8 Tips

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...

Nov 8, 2022 : Ariella Nardizzi
How To Wash Your Sleeping Bag

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,...

Oct 18, 2022 : Penina Crocker
How to Pick the Perfect Sun Hoodie for Your Next Hike

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...

Sep 27, 2022 : Eloise Robbins
Nifty Tricks I have learned on the AT so far

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...

Aug 18, 2022 : Sonic Boom
Badger’s Tahoe Rim Trail Gear List

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....

Jun 30, 2022 : Zach
Equipment and the Smokies.

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...

Jun 30, 2022 : Brit
How to Eat an Elephant – Preparing for the CDT

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...

May 4, 2022 : Joseph Gonzalez
Sophia (Wheelz) Garber’s 2021 Appalachian Trail Gear List

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

Feb 11, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
10 Ways to Deal with the Cold if You Start the AT in February

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

Jan 26, 2022 : Eloise Robbins
The Best and Worst Gear from My 2021 AT Thru-Hike (Non-Ultralight and Petite-Friendly)

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...

Nov 23, 2021 : Ann Marie White