Review

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp Review

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp Review

The Trek calls the Nitecore NU25 the all-around best headlamp for thru-hikers, prized for its low weight, bright beam and long-lasting battery. The third-gen NU25 MCT UL, released in March...

May 19, 2025 : Hugh Owen
My Secret Weapon Against Blisters on Trail? Hiking in Toe Socks

My Secret Weapon Against Blisters on Trail? Hiking in Toe Socks

This is a sponsored post brought to you by Injinji. My first introduction to toe socks was on the Appalachian Trail in 2021. Someone at a shelter was demonstrating their...

Mar 27, 2025 : Anna McKinney Smith
Nemo Tensor Trail Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review

Nemo Tensor Trail Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review

When it comes to sleeping pads, hikers prioritize comfort, weight, and packability. I’ve slept on countless sleeping pads over the years, and it seems like you can never check all...

Oct 28, 2024 : Colleen Goldhorn
Book Review: Tales from the Trail – Stories from the Oldest Hiker Hostel on the Appalachian Trail

Book Review: Tales from the Trail – Stories from the Oldest Hiker Hostel on the Appalachian Trail

Most AT thru-hikers and even some sectional hikers have probably spent a night or two sleeping and showering at the Hiker Hostel of The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in...

Jan 24, 2024 : John Edward Harris
CDT Days 84-99: Northern Montana

CDT Days 84-99: Northern Montana

Johnson Lake to Helena The Northern Montana section of the CDT began with a 1,200 ft. climb on day 84. It brought us to Warren Lake, which for my money,...

Sep 21, 2022 : Joseph Gonzalez
Halfway Highlights

Halfway Highlights

I’m halfway into this beautiful journey! Taking things one step at a time, building friendships, having a supportive home base, believing that the trail will provide, and wanting it more...

Sep 11, 2022 : MG Hibionada
CDT= Cinnamon Delicious Treat

CDT= Cinnamon Delicious Treat

What's your favorite town food? Are you a pizza fiend? Perhaps a taco king? I have a few friends who love fish tacos. But me, I'm a cinnamon roll queen....

Nov 23, 2021 : Emma Rosenfield
2000 Miles Together – my thoughts

2000 Miles Together – my thoughts

If you want to know what the book was about, read the blurb on Goodreads or wherever you prefer to buy books. There is already a full-blown review here on...

Dec 22, 2020 : pearwood
[Book Review] 2000 Miles Together — The Raw, Unexpurgated Story of the Crawford Family

[Book Review] 2000 Miles Together — The Raw, Unexpurgated Story of the Crawford Family

On March 1, 2018, Ben Crawford ushered his wife and six children, ages two to 16, onto the then-2,189-mile Appalachian Trail. He then filmed the good, the bad, and the...

Nov 24, 2020 : Clay Bonnyman Evans
Gregory Citro 24 Day Pack Review

Gregory Citro 24 Day Pack Review

The Gregory Citro 24 is a compact daypack designed for comfort and durability on short outings. It carries well on day hikes and has plenty of pockets to stash gear....

Sep 22, 2020 : Hugh Owen