If you’re looking to hike the Appalachian Trail or any other thru-hiking trail, you might be wondering how hiking affects muscle growth. Many people think that they will lose all their strength and muscle if they go on a long hike, but this is not necessarily true so this begs the question of how to …
For the last few years, the biggest shoes on trails and especially thru-hikes were Altra, and while they are a solid performing shoe choice they have a zero drop that causes pain for many hikers along with a very short lifespan on the rough terrain you encounter while on a long-distance hike. I started to …
It’s no secret that properly cleaning and washing dishes can be a daunting task while on the trail. But what if I told you there was a way to make this dreaded chore a breeze? With the right tools and tips, washing dishes while backpacking can be a snap. In this comprehensive guide, we will …
When you are looking to thru-hike a trail, regardless of the length you are trying to optimize your backpack kit to be small, lightweight, and full functioning. On a longer thru-hike, you will face low and high temperatures and very mixed weather which can include freezing snow and roasting heat. One thing I enjoy about …
Thru-hiking can be a wonderful way to see the world, but it can also be expensive. Here are some tips on how to make your thru-hike more affordable. This will help you enjoy all the amazing sights and sounds of your hike without breaking the bank, especially on a six-month hike. Tips to Save Money …
To explore hundreds of miles reliably, you need a backpack that can keep up with your travels and help you to achieve completion. There are a great many pack options available from a vast array of companies, but I wanted to review the Waymark THRU 40 pack today as it is amazingly comfortable with just …
Can you have a fire on the Appalachian Trail? This is a question that many hikers ask themselves as they prepare for their thru-hike that you may want to understand, while fire sounds excellent there are keys to managing them in the wild. There are pros and cons to taking a stove or a campfire …
For many hitchhiking is a scary proposition. The thought of sticking out your thumb and trusting a stranger to give you a ride can be nerve-wracking. But for thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, help traveling into town is vital. There are sections of the trail where it’s simply not possible to walk into town, so …
For anyone looking for power on the trail, there are hundreds and more options for a power bank that you can choose to bring with you including the Nitecore NB10000. While Anker may be the bigger and most common name in travel power packs, Nitecore has built the NB10000 which is the best-performing ultralight performance …
If you’re looking to hike the Appalachian Trail but are not a huge camper may wonder if it is possible to hike the entire trail without camping with a traditional shelter system? Technically yes, you could definitely build a plan to hike shelter to shelter and stay without the need for a traditional campsite. While …