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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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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Winter camping can be daunting, but with some knowledge of how to stay warm and comfortable it doesn’t have to be. With these winter camping safety tips your fourth season adventures will be deeply rewarding experiences.
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Get tips for redefining basecamps and staying cozier during winter adventures while camping or backpacking in the cold. Stay warmer and rest better.
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Our first trip with our son was more intimidating than I realized it would be. But I had a hunch that while it might look a little different, and certainly be a lot slower, it was going to be the sweetest of times. I was right.
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At the end of a long day on the mountain, you might dread the thought of spending a night out in the elements as the temperatures begin to drop. The idea of snow camping might not seem that appealing, but…
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7 tips for keeping warm when you’re camping in the cold.
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From Antarctica to the Arctic Circle, and Norway to South Africa, these are winter camping tips learned from experiencing a truly global winter.
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Gear belongs on the trail, not in a landfill. To help you reuse your gear over and over again we’ve created this guide to repairing your sleeping pad at home, in the field or through our expert repair shop.
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