This article first appeared on TheTrek. When I decided I was going to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2018, I
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This article first appeared on TheTrek. When I decided I was going to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2018, I
Continue reading[disclosure] An essential piece of any thru-hiker’s kit is a reliable water filter. There are many, many water sources available
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Continue reading[disclosure] The hardest part about shopping for a lightweight hiker is that their gear is so specialized that you are
Continue reading[disclosure] On the Appalachian Trail, most hikers pack a stove and cook at least one meal per day. I was
Continue readingThis article first appeared on TheTrek. One of the common questions I receive about my 98-day AT thru-hike is, “What
Continue readingThe advice commonly given to prospective thru-hikers is that you must rigorously test your gear prior to an extended undertaking
Continue reading[disclosure] Feet are the workhorses of any long-distance undertaking. They do the lion’s share of the work and take the
Continue readingOne of the major considerations when contemplating a thru-hike is, “Can I afford it?” Many hikers think they have arranged
Continue reading[disclosure] Before starting my thru-hike, I posted my projected gear list which I had spent a long time dialing in and
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