Ultralight Quilts: The Thru-Hiker's Secret to Comfort on the Trail
Choose your thru-hiking quilt wisely: explore the essential factors that determine comfort, weight, and warmth on your long-distance adventure.
Josh Koop
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Ultralight Backpacking: Quilts vs. Sleeping Bags Decoded
Discover the game-changing world of ultralight hiking gear. Learn why quilts are transforming backpacking, offering weight savings, comfort, and unmatched versatility on the trail.
A Thru-Hiker's Guide to Caring for Your Backpack on the Trail
Learn vital backpack maintenance techniques for long-distance hiking, from daily trail care to weather protection and repairs. Essential tips for AT, PCT, or CDT thru-hikers.
Thru-Hiking Fuel Math: Never Run Out of Hot Meals on the Trail Again
Learn essential fuel calculations for thru-hiking success, from daily consumption rates to weather factors that could make or break your adventure.
Socks
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The Thru-Hiker's Essential Sock Count: A Complete Guide
Discover the ultimate guide to choosing and packing socks for your backpacking trip. Learn about materials, rotation strategies, and weather considerations for happy feet on the trail.
Backpack Strap Guide: Transform Your Pack into a Hiking Machine
Harness the hidden potential of your backpack's external straps to elevate your outdoor adventures; discover their essential functions and maximize your gear efficiency.
Nero Day Hiking: The Pro Move for Resting Without Losing Ground
Fueling your thru-hike success, nero day hiking balances rest and progress, but mastering this technique requires more than just hiking fewer miles.
Trails
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Eagle Rock Loop: Conquering Arkansas' Toughest Loop Trail
Join me for a journey along the Eagle Rock Loop, Arkansas' finest backpacking experience. Discover soaring vistas, pristine streams and profound solitude.
Backpacking Mileage Made Easy: Tips for Novice Hikers to Conquer the Wilderness
Planning your first backpacking adventure? Learn how to determine appropriate daily mileage, build endurance, and adapt to changing trail conditions for a successful journey.
Humid 97 Miles Adventure - Finishing a Lone Star Trail Thru-Hike
Sweating through 97 miles of East Texas wilderness, a Lone Star Hiking Trail thru-hike reveals unexpected challenges and rewards. What surprises await?
Tents
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Do You Really Need a Tent Footprint? Pros, Cons, and Expert Tips
Uncover the truth about tent footprints: Are they essential gear or unnecessary weight? Discover pros, cons, and expert insights that might surprise you.
Shoes
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How Crocs Became the Go-To Camp Shoes for Thru-Hikers
Unlikely trail heroes, Crocs have conquered the hearts of thru-hikers, but what's behind their surprising rise to camp shoe stardom?