Acceptable Backpack Weight
I've been lurking on various Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail web communities for the past few months, watching the annual ritual of this...
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Backpacking + Hiking TipsPaul's John Muir Trail Hike
My John Muir Trail Adventure You know you've married the right girl when she says, "go for it, this'll probably be your only chance...
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Backpacking + Hiking TipsOff Trail Hiking Tips
Many of Gossamer Gear's Trail Ambassadors like hiking off trail. It's actually quite easy to get hooked once you try it. I decided to...
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I tried backpacking with no-cook foods rather than the usual cooked fare on a two week trip this summer. It's not clear I saved...
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Backpacking + Hiking TipsFamily Backpacking with Lightweight Gear
If you ask hikers why they got into lightweight or ultra-lightweight backpacking, you'll get many answers. My reason was my kids. The high-tech of...
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