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Sitka Vapor SD Rain Jacket Review
The Sitka Vapor SD Rain Jacket is one of the lightest and best performing hard-shells on the market. Here's why it's worth bringing along wherever you go.
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[Book Review] Experience and Spirituality Shine in New AT Memoir
Returning to Katahdin: A Thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail Author: Bruce “RTK” Matson Publisher: Campbell & Parker, 221 pp. with black-and-white photos MSRP: $9.99 Where to buy: Available
Gear Review: Counter Assault Bear Deterrent: How it Works, How to Use It
I have a pretty good idea how to review a book: Read book Write review Ditto for long-distance hiking gear and apparel: Use gear Write review But I confess that...
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[Book Review] First Book Dedicated to Shelters is a Gorgeous, Informative View of the AT and its History
The Appalachian Trail: Backcountry Shelters, Lean-Tos, and Huts Author: Sarah Jones Decker Publisher: Rizzoli International, 304 pages with color and black-and-white photos MSRP: $27.50 Where to
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[Book Review] “Hiking from Home” – Chaunce’s Primer for Hikers *and* the Homefront
Hiking from Home: A Long-Distance Hiking Guide for Family and Friends Author: Juliana Chauncey Publisher: Self-published, 228 pp. $16.95. MSRP: $16.95 It’s tempting, when considering Juliana
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[Film Highlight] “Highline”: Ten Days on the Uinta Highline Trail
Highline is a feature-length film that chronicles the history and splendor of the scarcely known Uinta Highline Trail (UHT), through the eyes of five friends who carry much more weight...
Book Review: “Divided: A Walk on the Continental Divide Trail”
Divided: A Walk on the Continental Divide Trail Paperback – November 17, 2019 MSRP: $14.99 Once a person hikes a long trail, they catch the bug, but does it get...
Gear Review: JetBoil MicroMo Backpacking Stove
JetBoil has been honing in on the best backpacking stoves for years. Weighing in at 12 ounces, it's hard to find a lighter, durable, and more reliable stove for all...
Book Review: “The Unlikely Thru-Hiker” Is a Dreadfully Delightful Memoir
The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey Author: Derick Lugo MSRP: $19.95 (210 pp.; August 2019) Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books These days, thru-hiking memoirs are as
Gear Review and Comparison: BearVault 450, 500
The BearVault 450 and 500 are easy, reliable ways to store your food away from your sleeping area with confidence that it will be there in the morning. As bears...