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Three Strategies for Dealing with Heartburn while Thru-Hiking

Three Strategies for Dealing with Heartburn while Thru-Hiking

Heartburn while hiking can really take it out of you. Here are some strategies to reduce heartburn so you can get back to enjoying the wilderness.

Nov 21, 2018 : Samantha Olthof
Ibuprofen for Backpacking: Why It’s Probably A Bad Idea

Ibuprofen for Backpacking: Why It’s Probably A Bad Idea

Pain.  It's one of the few inevitabilities associated with long distance backpacking.  Even those in the best of condition will face pain at some point during their journey- early and often is

Sep 2, 2015 : Zach
Anatomy of an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker’s First Aid Kit

Anatomy of an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker’s First Aid Kit

In addition to being the mom of a 2014 thru-hiker, I’m a registered nurse and EMT.  So I have given Sarah’s first aid kit a lot of thought. The everyday...

Feb 27, 2014 : HikerMom