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My first multi-day hike was almost a disaster! Here’s 5 things I learned

Last week I had the pleasure of participating in the Fjällräven Classic UK, a three‑day, 50km hike through the Lake District. It’s fully self‑supported: you carry your home and food on your back, you ...
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Want to Get Into Backpacking? These 3 Bay Area Beginner Trails Are a Great Way to Start

After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...
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Going on your first winter camping trip? This is the gear you need

It might seem daunting, but winter backpacking isn't as difficult as it sounds. Find out which gear you can keep, and what ...
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Getting my feet wet backpacking on the 62-mile Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail

While slogging through a Florida swamp in shin-deep water might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, that was precisely how I chose to spend a long November weekend on a bucket-list backpacking trip ...