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A review of thru hiking gear.

The Baja Sierra Trail will be her legacy. And this hike is how it begins.

Host of the FKT podcast and legendary Sawyer Ambassador Heather Anderson gives the scoop on her newest book Farther, set to release March 2026.

In this final installment, we’re diving into water filters, stoves, rain gear, and the essential small gear choices.

Learn more about the trail crews of the PNW and how Sawyer Products keep them hydrated and comfortable in the backcountry.

A review of gear to help hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

After becoming the first Mexican to complete the Triple Crown of hiking, Zelzin Aketzalli dreams of building Baja California’s first thru-trail.

In the thru-hiking community, Smartwater bottles are prized for their lightweight durability, but they're still single-use. here are some reusable swaps.

CNOC unveils the ThruBottle as a direct upgrade to the Smartwater bottle.

Reviews of the gear you will need to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

A summary of Jared Zornitzer's thru hike on the Appalachian Trail.

A 77-mile trail for hikers looking for an intermediate shake-down hike, yet demanding in elevation.

A review of why thru-hikers love Smartwater bottles.

A review of how Jessica Guo's gear changed over the years as she hiked around the world.

Yet while the spirit of the AT endures across the years, the reality of life on the trail has changed quite a bit over time.

A review of how to pack for a backpacking trip.

Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hikers Liz "Snorkel" Thomas and Nathan Pipenberg.

This post is all about the smorgasbord of smaller gear choices hikers make — including power banks, trekking poles, GPS devices, and more!

I love gear talk so I can go on and on about what goes in my pack and why.

I’ve organized this in a way that I hope will give a comprehensive picture of what gear PCT thru-hikers are using.

This Appalachian Trail Gear list and strategy is based on 11,000 AT miles of trial and error.

A list of the permits, gear list, sample itinerary, and resupply for hiking the John Muir Trail Southbound Trail.

A list of the gear needed to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail.

Parasitologist and 2023 Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Guinevere Drabik busts myths surrounding everyone's least favorite parasite.