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Emily’s AT Thru-Hike Gear List
From trowel to tent, this is my Appalachian Trail Thru-hike gear list. BLAM!
Gear Review: ENO DoubleNest Hammock for Two
ENO is one of the most popular hammock brands seen on the trail. In my post, 10 Gear Tips for Couples (& Partners), I had mentioned a double person hammock...
Gear Review: Gregory Sage 55 Backpack
The Gregory Sage 55 is a women’s internal frame pack made for the female body. I highly recommend this pack if you are a petite hiker because Gregory provides their...
How to Choose the Perfect Headlamp: The Backpacker’s Guide
I have been thinking way too much about headlamps lately. I think a headlamp might be my favorite piece of gear. Believe it or not, my first hiking trip wasn’t...
10 Gear Tips for Couples (or Partners)
Either you’re hiking with a friend/boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse or you finally lost the title of ‘pink-blazer’ and bagged you a broad, hiking with someone else does have advantages. I left for the
Gear Review: NeoAir & NeoAir Trekker Sleeping Pad
Looking for a long distance backpacking sleeping pad? Appalachian Trials Gear Aficionado reviews the popuular NeoAir EXT + NeoAir Trekker.
14 Packing Tips for the Perfect Backpack
The first week of March has arrived. The first northbound thru-hikers begin their journey on the trail and many more will follow in the weeks and months to come. I...
Gear Aficionado Reporting for Duty
My quest began one average day at my local outfitter. Two months after my thru-hike, I walked into the place with a sense of authority. I scoffed at the salesman...