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A Norovirus Vaccine Is in Late-Stage Trials: What It Means for Thru-Hikers

A Norovirus Vaccine Is in Late-Stage Trials: What It Means for Thru-Hikers

Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by Norovirus. Norovirus, a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, is one of the most dreaded illnesses among thru-hikers. It

Jan 18, 2025 : Katie Jackson
The Best Backpacking Gear Deals of the Week (1.17.25)

The Best Backpacking Gear Deals of the Week (1.17.25)

I’ve scoped out the best deals at REI this week for backpackers, campers, runners, and weekend warriors. If there's one thing I love more than spending time outside, it's finding...

Jan 17, 2025 : Katie Jackson
Appalachian Trail Sees 30% Decrease in Thru-Hiker Registrations for 2025

Appalachian Trail Sees 30% Decrease in Thru-Hiker Registrations for 2025

Recent data from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) shows a significant decline in hiker registrations for the 2025 season. As of January 13th, only 1,257 people had registered their hikes...

Jan 17, 2025 : Katie Jackson
The Best Backpacking Backpacks for Thru-Hiking in 2025

The Best Backpacking Backpacks for Thru-Hiking in 2025

Your backpacking pack is one of the most important components of your backpacking setup. Your style of pack goes hand in hand with your style of hiking. They need to...

Jan 16, 2025 : The Editors
Six Moon Designs Lunar Orbiter Review

Six Moon Designs Lunar Orbiter Review

Trekking pole tents have been a favorite in the ultralight community for a long time. But they aren’t always practical. Hikers who don’t use trekking poles, need to set up...

Jan 15, 2025 : Eloise Robbins
Biden’s Final, Controversial Push for America’s Public Lands

Biden’s Final, Controversial Push for America’s Public Lands

As President Joe Biden enters the final week of his term, his administration is poised to announce the creation of two new national monuments in California: Chuckwalla National Monument and...

Jan 14, 2025 : Katie Jackson
Hike the Continental Divide Trail Through Photos

Hike the Continental Divide Trail Through Photos

The Continental Divide trail spans 3,100 miles — far too long to fully articulate how it feels to walk that distance from Mexico to Canada. Through the course of the...

Jan 14, 2025 : Katie Jackson
Origin of the Palisades Fire May Be Linked to Popular Hiking Trail

Origin of the Palisades Fire May Be Linked to Popular Hiking Trail

The Palisades Fire, Los Angeles’ largest and most destructive wildfire in recent history, has left an indelible mark on the community. As of Monday morning, the Palisades Fire — along...

Jan 13, 2025 : Katie Jackson
This Is Now the Lightest Backpacking Sleeping Pad on the Market

This Is Now the Lightest Backpacking Sleeping Pad on the Market

The new Nemo Tensor Elite sleeping pad is a real contender for best ultralight pad at a scant 8.5 ounces. The Tensor Elite draws obvious comparisons to the (now discontinued)...

Jan 13, 2025 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Triple Crowning as a Family of 6, Parenting Teenagers on Trail, and Life Lessons with Vince & Georgie Strawbridge (BPR #288)

Triple Crowning as a Family of 6, Parenting Teenagers on Trail, and Life Lessons with Vince & Georgie Strawbridge (BPR #288)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Vince and Georgie Strawbridge, one-third of the six-person thru-hiking...

Jan 13, 2025 : Backpacker Radio