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Comprehensive Post-AT Gear Review

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...

Dec 3, 2021 : Shuping Liu
Giggles’ Gear Modifications and Tips for a Thru-Hike That Starts Tomorrow or Is Still in Your Dreams

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...

Mar 7, 2018 : Danielle OFarrell
Hunting Down Backpacking Gear On A Budget

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...

Jan 13, 2018 : Joey Ferguson
Cook Kits

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...

Apr 18, 2017 : Patrick Donahue
MYOG: Make Your Own Ultralight Breathable Tarp Poncho

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...

May 22, 2016 : Jean Taggart
Prepare Now, for Time is Short

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....

Nov 18, 2015 : Tiffany Taylor Korrigan