The Best Hiking Gear Deals from the REI Cyber Week Sale
Backpacking gear can get expensive, but you don't have to eviscerate your wallet to outfit yourself with a trail-worthy kit. Shop the REI Cyber Week Sale (11/28 - 12/7) to...
Gear Review: The Atom+ from Atom Packs
As I planned my PCT thru-hike, I held off on upgrading to an ultralight pack, opting instead to do this in the USA. I waited so long because my research...
Scottish National Trail: 5 things I would do differently
In early November I returned from a six-week thru-hike of the Scottish National Trail. Here are the five things I would do differently if I walked the trail again.
The Best Black Friday Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
The lines between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Where's My Wallet Wednesday, and Shopmore Sunday have certainly been blurred over the past few years. The one thing we here at The...
The Best Hiking Gear Deals from the Backcountry Cyber Sale
The following is a sponsored post brought to you by Backcountry.com. With winter adventures and next year's hiking season to think about, now is the perfect time to snag up...
The Thru-Hiker’s Gift Guide: Under $50
It's that time of year again. If you're looking for the perfect budget-friendly gift for the thru-hiker in your life, never fear: we're here to help. From the hiker just...
Gossamer Gear The DCF One Ultralight Tent Review
Gossamer Gear has just released a significant new player in the tent game with their DCF One. Weighing in under a pound, this trekking pole single-wall tent is a top...
Trans Continental: A Sober LGBTQ Thru-Hiker’s Introduction
Who Am I? Name: Lyla Harrod (she/her) Trail Name: Don’t have one yet! Age: 33 Thru-Hike Direction: NOBO Start Date: Late March/Early April 2021 Astrological Sign: Aries Favorite
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[Book Review] 2000 Miles Together — The Raw, Unexpurgated Story of the Crawford Family
On March 1, 2018, Ben Crawford ushered his wife and six children, ages two to 16, onto the then-2,189-mile Appalachian Trail. He then filmed the good, the bad, and the...
10 Accessories Under $100 to Winterize your Backpacking Setup
Making the jump from three-season to year-round backpacking may not be as daunting as it seems. With the addition of a few simple winter hiking accessories, a solid three-season setup...