How to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail Part 1: Food

by Garrett Martin | Nov 13, 2024 | How to Outdoors

CARL ON KATAHDIN How to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail Part 1: Food We asked our friend and Calendar Year Triple Crown Hiker, Professor Carl, to share some of his knowledge on something he knows all too well, Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Carl used a Purple...

How to Properly Wash and Store Your Backpack After Camping

by Garrett Martin | Oct 2, 2024 | How to Outdoors

GETTIN’ DIRTY ON THE ARIZONA TRAIL How to Properly Wash and Store Your Backpack After Camping Backpacking adventures can be exhilarating—exploring nature, unwinding in serene environments, and escaping the bustle of daily life. But after every great adventure...

The Thru-hiker’s Guide To Thumbing It: What To Expect When Hitchhiking On Trail

by Garrett Martin | Oct 25, 2023 | How to Outdoors

GETTING A GOOD STRETCH IN THE THUMB IS SURE TO YIELD RESULTS The Thru-hiker’s Guide To Thumbing It: What To Expect When Hitchhiking On Trail Disclaimer: Hitchhiking is illegal in some states and in no way is this article meant to encourage or condone hitchhiking...

The Vital Art of Resupplying in Long-Distance Backpacking

by Garrett Martin | Sep 27, 2023 | How to Outdoors

RESUPPLYING = RESTOCKING PROVISIONS WHILE BACKPACKING. The Vital Art of Resupplying in Long-Distance Backpacking THE BACKPACKER’S LIFELINE Picture this: You’re in the middle of the wilderness, miles away from civilization, and it’s time to resupply. You eagerly...

Bears! Everything You Need to Know About Backpacking in Bear Country

by Erin Miller | Mar 30, 2023 | How to Outdoors

A BEAR VAULT BV450 + ULA CDT BACKPACK  Bears! Everything You Need to Know About Backpacking in Bear Country WILL MY BEAR CANISTER FIT IN MY ULA PACK? Whether you’re on a thru-hike or just an overnighter, encountering a bear can be a scary experience. However, with the...