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10 Useful Gift Ideas for Hikers
Do you need some help finding great gift ideas for the hikers in your life? Whether for the holidays, a birthday, or another special occasion, we have 10 useful gifts any hiker … 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 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 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 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 June 2, 2021
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Hiking vs Trekking – A useless discussion
Maybe you want to hike the Appalachian Trail, or do you want to trek it? How do the activities of hiking and trekking differ anyway, and where do they come together? Is there … Read more.
on June 2, 2021
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Backpacking Base Weight Explained
Base weight in backpacking is the amount of weight in a hiker’s backpack minus consumables like food, water, and fuel. A lower base weight is desirable because it affords more comfort and allows a … Read more.
on July 19, 2020
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What the TSA says about hiking poles and other gear
Many hikers and backpackers hop on planes and fly across the country to get to their hiking destinations. This leads to many questions about what can and cannot … Read more.
on March 19, 2020
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Is it safe to hike during the coronavirus pandemic?
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve heard all about the coronavirus. You’re probably sick of hearing about it. Turn on the news and it is all they are talking about … Read more.
on February 20, 2020
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What is NoBo and SoBo Hiking?
If you have heard the terms “NoBo” and “SoBo” while researching you own potential hiking or backpacking adventure, then you may have questioned what they mean … Read More
on August 24, 2019
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The Triple Crown: What it is and how to achieve it
The Triple Crown is an achievement that the most dedicated hikers seek by completing the three major long-distance hiking trails in the United States: The Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail. An award is granted … Read More