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Comprehensive Post-AT Gear Review
When I was researching, I only trusted the gear reviews from hikers who had finished the trail. I completed my SOBO thru-hike of the AT on November 26, so here's...
Giggles’ Gear Modifications and Tips for a Thru-Hike That Starts Tomorrow or Is Still in Your Dreams
Everyone has their own way of doing things on a thru-hike, whether it is how they attach their umbrella to their pack, when they take a break for dinner, or...
Hunting Down Backpacking Gear On A Budget
Thru-hiking is expensive. Sure, you can go to Wal-Mart or Amazon and get nearly everything you need, but most of it will weigh a ton and be poor quality, or...
Cook Kits
Have you every taken a look at your current cook kit and asked yourself how can I make it lighter? Well I have and this is what I have found...
MYOG: Make Your Own Ultralight Breathable Tarp Poncho
So you think you're ultralight? Think again, hiker friend! Up your game by making your own 7.9 ounce (including tent stakes!) cuben fiber tarp/poncho. This simplistic and crazy light piece...
Prepare Now, for Time is Short
As I prepare more for my hike this next Spring I keep telling people how much I wish it was already March so I could be on trail heading north to Maine....