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When Hikers Become Social Media Rock Stars
Before Facebook, Instagram and blogging, it was fairly easy to disappear into the wilderness, choosing to share or n...
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Vegan Backpacking In Town Food Guide
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The real challenge for a vegan backpacker is being stuck in town and the only restaurant option is a local diner with...
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Lots of Vegan Backpacking Food Ideas
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Fritos, Nutter Butters, Oreos, Ritz Crackers, Kellogg's Unfrosted Pop-Tarts, Cracker Jacks, Sour Patch Kids… the list...
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3 Tips for Reducing Backpack Weight
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As an employee at Mountain Crossings, a huge part of my job is to tear through all the possessions of Appalachian Tra...
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Don't just Focus on a Backpacking Gear List
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Whether I'm pumping trail miles, soaking it all in, or exploring the off-trails, my trips are always about gaining in...
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Skills and Techniques for the Arizona Trail
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To experience the splendor of the desert in bloom, you must adapt to the scarcity of water The Arizona Trail (AZT) w...
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Pooping in the Woods while Hiking
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Ever wondered how to poop in the woods while hiking? Everybody poops, and everybody who enjoys the backcountry has pr...
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Inflate A Sleeping Pad With A Trash Compactor Bag
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Lightweight backpacking is about making the most out of the gear you bring with you. Finding multiple uses for your g...
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Contingency Planning for Long Distance Hike
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Spend any significant time backpacking, and you're going to have something go wrong. Usually they are pretty small th...
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Tips for Lightweight Winter Backpacking
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For 3-season backpacking, one of my primary goals is to go as light as possible, and I've gotten pretty good at putti...
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Connecting Life with Minimalist Hiking
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"How do you wash your clothes?" is one of the most frequent questions I get asked, closely followed by "Where do you ...
