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Thru-Hiker’s Gift Guide 2019: Under $50
We polled thru-hikers, our gear review team, and our writer crew to find out what they'd most want to find neatly wrapped and ready to throw into the
The Best Cyber Monday and Cyber Week Deals for Backpackers
Once upon a time, Cyber Monday was the holy grail of discounts. Somewhere along the way, for many merchants, Cyber Monday evolved into Cyber Week.
The Best Black Friday Deals for Backpackers
Before you #OptOutside on Black Friday, peep the below deals to see if you can't score a steep discount on your gear upgrades for the 2020
Here’s How 5 Thru-Hikers Figured Out Their Lives After The Trail
The gear, permits, finances—not to mention the thru-hike itself—are enough to think about when you decide to attempt a long-distance trek. In fact,
Take the AT 2019 Thru-Hiker Survey
Have you attempted an Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2019? If so, we want to hear from you! Each year, The Trek gathers information from the
Backcountry Recipes Ideal for a Thru-Hike
Fall is here, which means hiking season is fading into eating season. For those of us who will be dreaming of warmer trails and longer miles, it can
Apparel Review: Kari Traa Women’s Clothing
Kari Traa is a European sportswear brand growing in popularity across the US. As of the past few seasons, a wide selection of the brand's items can
Boots Vs. Trail Runners: Two Loyalists Compare and Contrast
Hiking boots or trail runners? Years ago there wasn't a choice. Leather hiking boots ruled the trail. But trail runners are now king of the
Avalanche Danger and Staying Safe on the CDT in 2019
Due to increased snowpack and avalanche danger this year, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) is encouraging all CDT hikers (thru-hikers
2019 Appalachian Trail Hikers Share Their Favorite Gear and Top Advice
We're a few solid months into thru-hiker season on the Appalachian Trail, and it seemed as good a time as any to check in with our bloggers. We asked