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Cutting Pack Weight: A Lightweight Gear Shakedown
Long-DistanceBackpacking.com is a website dedicated to the world of long-distance backpacking. This site strives to create a firsthand knowledge base of backpacking expertisemdash;not just gear but also trail towns, backpacking culture, notable and deserv
U.S. Long-Distance Trails Page on Wikipedia
I have to admit that I spend a good amount of time thinking about which trail (or section of a trail) is next. I recently discovered and thought I should share this thorough list of long-distance trails in the U.S. If you’re like me, this list makes
How do you eat an elephant?
Deciding pursuing a long-distance trek can be overwhelming. During my AT experience this axiom was regularly stated in the trail community and was one of the more important things I carried along with me: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time
A Visit from Pacific Crest Trail Thru-hikers
Long-DistanceBackpacking.com is a website dedicated to the world of long-distance backpacking. This site strives to create a firsthand knowledge base of backpacking expertisemdash;not just gear but also trail towns, backpacking culture, notable and deserv
Review: Walking the West
Long-DistanceBackpacking.com is a website dedicated to the world of long-distance backpacking. This site strives to create a firsthand knowledge base of backpacking expertisemdash;not just gear but also trail towns, backpacking culture, notable and deserv
Why I Use a Titanium Spork
I come from the heart when describing a trail friend. The titanium spork is a lightweight, durable tool that has many uses on the trail. Its thin-but-strong design makes it ideal for scraping precious calories off the bottom of a cookpot, cutting cheese
Thanks from Mount Shasta, CA
Long-DistanceBackpacking.com is a website dedicated to the world of long-distance backpacking. This site strives to create a firsthand knowledge base of backpacking expertisemdash;not just gear but also trail towns, backpacking culture, notable and deserv
Backpacking Food Ideas (2 of 3): OnePanWonders.com
Becoming comfortable with food choices can be difficult for a long-distance backpacker. To help folks with ideas, I searched for the best backcountry cooking resources. Here’s a review of one of my top three finds: ————&#
Trail Fear #3: Lightening
Fear: “If a thunderstorm comes up, I’ll be struck by lightening.” Symptom: panic, propensity to make poor decisions Cure: Avoid high places, water, metal and tall objects. If you’re on the ridge, get off. If you’re
Trail Fear #2: Fear of Forgetting
Top Trail Fear: “I’ll forget to pack something that will compromise my safety.” Symptom: overpacking Cure: The basic human needs are water, food, and shelter. Got those covered? You may forget something that brings discomfort. You