on June 11, 2022
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How to Use Trekking Poles the Right Way
The benefits of hiking with trekking poles cannot be overstated. Most notably, they improve balance, reduce stress on your knees, and … Read more.
on April 30, 2022
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Elegear Double Sleeping Pad Review
You don’t come across double sleeping pads in the backpacking community often. Due to their size and weight, they just aren’t convenient to haul around … Read more.
on April 15, 2022
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How to Avoid Ticks while Hiking
Ticks are small arachnids that feed on the blood of animals, including humans. They can be found all over the United States in tall grasses, shrubs, weeds, and … Read more.
on February 18, 2022
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Bear Canister: A Simple Guide
When camping or backpacking in an area with bears, for your safety and that of bears as well, you need to secure your food and other scented items in an approved manner. Most commonly, you … Read more.
on December 9, 2021
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Hike Better with the KUHL Silencr Pants
When first getting into hiking, it’s hard to justify spending almost $100 on a pair of hiking pants. But what about after having gained some experience? Is a good pair of hiking pants worth it … Read more.
on October 19, 2021
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Cowboy Camping: A Remarkable Experience
If you want to get in touch with mother nature, what better way is there than hiking into it and setting up camp? But you can take it a step further and cowboy camp. What … Read more.
on September 19, 2021
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40 Acre Rock – Edge of the World in the Middle of Nowhere
Nestled at the boundary of the Sandhills and Piedmont regions of South Carolina is 40 Acre Rock Heritage Preserve. While not truly 40 acres (the preserve … Read more.
on September 7, 2021
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The Uwharrie Trail – An Informative Guide for Hiking and Camping
The Uwharrie Trail is a 40-mile trail through the heart of the Uwharrie National Forest in the North Carolina Piedmont. It climbs many notable mountains within … Read more.
on July 19, 2021
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Thru-Hiking 101: Your adventure starts now
Do you want to do something that will have you feeling great about yourself? Something that leaves you feeling accomplished? Maybe you just need to escape from … Read more.
on July 9, 2021
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Ultralight 2 Person Tents – The best of the best
Are you in the market for a new backpacking tent for you and your partner? Or are you a solo hiker wanting more space than your 1-person tent affords … Read more.
on July 7, 2021
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Dispersed Camping: What it is and how to do it right.
Are you familiar with the term “dispersed camping”? Perhaps not, but you probably already know what it is and not even know it. Dispersed camping, like … Read more.
on July 2, 2021
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How long is the Appalachian Trail? – Breaking down the miles
As of 2021, the Appalachian Trail is 2,193.1 miles (3,529.5 km), stretching across 14 states from its southern terminus at Springer Mountain in Georgia to … Read more.
on July 1, 2021
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Small 2-person Tents: Here are the smallest
Small, 2 person tents are the most common tents you will see when backpacking. They are convenient for couples and solo hikers who want extra space. Being small … Read more.
on June 22, 2021
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Everything to know about a tent footprint
A tent footprint, sometimes referred to as a groundsheet, is a piece of material that lays underneath the floor of a tent and protects it from abrasion and tears. It also … Read more.
on June 17, 2021
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What size backpack do I need for backpacking?
Intrigued by backpacking but aren’t quite sure what size backpack you need? The answer is very subjective and based on numerous factors, but this guide will … Read more.
on June 15, 2021
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How much should you spend on a hiking backpack?
If you are looking to get into hiking or backpacking but need a backpack, the first thing you will look for is the price. After all, you know what you can … Read more.