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Backpacking with a Quilt: The Trail Less Traveled
Keith Erps | March 31, 2021
Why choose between a lighter, smaller pack or a warmer sleeping bag? Keith Erps explains why backpacking with a quilt might be your new go-to sleep system.
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Why choose between a lighter, smaller pack or a warmer sleeping bag? Keith Erps explains why backpacking with a quilt might be your new go-to sleep system.
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In the world of thru-hiking, the lightweight, ultra-reliable and indestructible closed cell camping sleeping pad is hard to beat. We caught up with three thru-hikers that swear by the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite and Z Seat to learn more about their…
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Ever wish you had a little extra versatility and comfort at camp? The solution could be pretty simple. Bringing the right gear for your trip might mean adding a second sleeping pad to your gear closet.
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Whether you’re headed out for a day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, bringing a personalized first-aid kit should be as much of a priority as water, sunscreen, a hat, and footwear. A blister might bum out your hike, but…
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With thru hiker season upon us for the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail, everyone is wondering about cutting pack weight. Most seasoned thru-hikers have their packing lists dialed and first-time long-distance hikers learn as they…
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I was bright-eyed and under informed. Somehow, “planning” on the internet didn’t quite ready me for some of the struggles I faced. As it turns out, long days putting one foot in front of the other is a great opportunity for reflection.
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I’m forever grateful to my father for introducing me to the outdoors at a young age. The vast wild spaces of the west coast comprised our backyard and we camped and explored it with reckless abandon. Still, upon growing into…
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Going on a long backpacking trip or your first thru-hike requires tips and knowledge for the trail ahead. Experienced thru hikers, Our Trailing Thought, gives us their list of seven things they wish they knew for their first thru hike.
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What are you subjecting yourself to when you decide to go on a thru-hike? The positives are fleeting and the negatives are slow to disappear. Despite some people’s rosy, glorious, and admirable view of thru-hiking, it is not all rainbows…
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Dirt, grime and oils on the surface of your bag will slowly work into the fill of your bag causing it to lose loft and warmth. In order to keep your bag performing at it’s best, we’ve laid out how to wash a sleeping bag and quilt.
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Anytime we venture into the backcountry, efficiency becomes a major issue. How well is your backpack packed? Did you bring unnecessary gear or clothing? Are you prepared to deal with unpredictable weather or other situations?
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Kayaking Lake Powell in Winter Trip Report and Photos by Hilary Oliver My bivy sack made a sound I’d never heard before on the first morning of the trip, as I rolled over, waking up. Through my sleeping bag, I…
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