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The Best Thru Hiking Tents of 2017
A hiker's choice of shelter is an entirely personal decision. Solo hikers who value space over weight often opt for a two-person freestanding tent,
Best Thru Hiking Backpacks of 2017
As backpacking gear gets lighter and hikers more savvy with their base weight, the pack trend has followed suit... or perhaps led the charge.We
Thru-Hiker’s Favorite Appalachian Trail Towns
Trail towns are a real richness for this particular trail. -Brian (Gadget) Lewis, NOBO 2010 Seeing a town coming up in the guidebook can make even
Appalachian Trail Game Launches on Android and iOS
Calling all thru-hikers, thru-hiker hopefuls, and Oregon Trail aficionados. We now have a chance to send a hapless digital hiker through the trials
24 Insane Thru-Hike Transformation Photos
One of the (only) givens of a thru-hike is that you're going to undergo some sort of physical transformation. Each hiker is different—from extreme
Tales from the Trail: Volume IV
In this week's edition of Tales from the Trail, we get one of the most accurate descriptions of hiking the Appalachian Trail on record: "If the AT
How Long-Distance Backpacking Changes Your Relationship with the Outdoors
Did you know National Trails Day is coming up? Did you know it existed? On June 3rd, clubs and organizations around the country will host trail
From Drugs & Alcohol to the PCT: Watch “A Single Step” Here
Last week, a different sort of PCT thru-hiking documentary quietly went live. The Trek: Where did you meet Colin and Andrew? What inspired you
Hiking Groups Can Now Register For Campsites on the AT
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) recently released a campsite registration system: voluntary thru-hiker registration, AT CAMP aims to
Thru-Hiker Approved Base Layers
Base layers are arguably a long-distance hiker's most versatile piece of clothing. We sleep in them, we hike in them, and since we're always wearing