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Optimizing Your Research for A Thru-Hike

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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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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Direct link to Atlas Guides Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals are in full swing this week, but one of the best

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

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

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This article first appeared on TheTrek. One of the common questions I receive about my 98-day AT thru-hike is, “What

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

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

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

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

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