Gear
The Top Tents, Hammocks, and Tarps on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 Thru-Hiker Survey
Each year, The Trek surveys long-distance hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT) regarding the shelter systems they use, such as tents and hammocks. In this post we cover the types...
The Best Cyber Monday / Week Deals for Backpackers
It's Cyber Week. Simply put, this is probably the best time of the year to score gear at a steep discount. We've poured through dozens of sites to find you...
The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s Cyber Week Sale
The following is a Sponsored Post courtesy of REI. For the full slate of Cyber Monday and Cyber Week deals, Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Originally $399.95, on sale for...
The Best Black Friday Deals for Hikers and Backpackers
We applaud all those who are choosing to #OptOutside today. For those who don't have that option or who simply want to score some great deals for the 2019 backpacking...
A Guide to Plus-Size Gear and Clothing for Backpacking
If you're anything like me (and the fact that you're reading this tells me you are), then you have had a hard time finding proper gear for backpacking and hiking. When...
Food Review: Good To-Go Backpacking Meals
Backpackers know that food is an essential component of any adventure. You want to feel satisfied, well-nourished, and fueled up for the day with food that is nutritious enough to...
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Sawyer Micro Squeeze vs. Original Sawyer Squeeze [Video]
In this video, Dawn and I give the new original Sawyer Squeeze an out-of-the-box test run, and compare the two in size, flow rate, and package inclusion. We also nearly freeze our...
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 AT Thru-Hiker Survey
Each year as part of The Trek’s annual thru-hiker survey, we ask hikers about the footwear they used, and this footwear data remains my favorite to analyze and write about....
Thru-Hikers’ Favorite Essential Items
Most hikers know you need several specific items to make a long-distance backpacking trip successful. A shelter, a pack, sleep system, and layers are all necessary to survive 2,000 miles....
