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Best Water Filters for the Appalachian Trail in 2019

An essential piece of any thru-hiker’s kit is a reliable water filter. There are many, many water sources available along

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The hardest part about shopping for a lightweight hiker is that their gear is so specialized that you are unlikely

On the Appalachian Trail, most hikers pack a stove and cook at least one meal per day. I was no

One of the common questions I receive about my 97-day AT thru-hike is, “What did you eat?“. The short answer

The advice commonly given to prospective thru-hikers is that you must rigorously test your gear prior to an extended undertaking

Feet are the workhorses of any long-distance undertaking. They do the lion’s share of the work and take the most

One of the major considerations when contemplating a thru-hike is, “Can I afford it?” Many hikers think they have arranged

Before starting my thru-hike, I posted my projected gear list which I had spent a long time dialing in and shaking

Everyone’s worst nightmare when planning a thru-hike is an injury that will end their journey prematurely. This is not only