by Peter Longobardi | Dec 10, 2025 | How to Outdoors
10 Pieces of Gear Thru-Hikers Regret Bringing (and Lighter Alternatives That Actually Work) Every thru-hiker starts their journey with a backpack full of optimism. Maybe you spent months watching gear videos, comparing fabrics, weighing every item to the gram, and...
by Peter Longobardi | Nov 5, 2025 | Mixed Bag
Best Hiking and Backpacking Shoes: Trail Runners, Boots, Road Running Shoes & Waterproof Options It’s important to note when talking about shoes and where they’re used in this article we’re mainly referring to the terrain that you’d encounter on maintained hiking...
by Peter Longobardi | Oct 29, 2025 | Mixed Bag
How to Adjust to High Elevation: Symptoms, Risks, and Tips for Altitude In continued pursuit of supporting those that live in the flat lands, and in case you didn’t read the title, today’s topic is elevation. Last week we posted an article about common trail injuries...
by Peter Longobardi | Oct 22, 2025 | Mixed Bag
Trail First Aid: How to Treat Common Injuries on a Thru-Hike When you’re out in the backcountry, far from town or trail support, knowing how to treat common hiking injuries isn’t just a good idea, it’s essential! On a long trail, small issues can turn into...
by Peter Longobardi | Oct 15, 2025 | Mixed Bag
How to Train for a Thru-Hike Without Living Near Mountains You don’t need a mountain range in your backyard to prepare for one. Most thru-hikers start training from cities, suburbs, and flat towns—places where the steepest climb might be a set of stairs or a ramp in a...
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