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 | Aug 27, 2025 | How to Outdoors
How To Choose Your Gear: Packing for the long haul pt.1 Backpack and Shelter While you’re out on a backpacking trip of any length, all your gear will literally be your home, so it’s important to choose wisely. It can be hard to decipher between all the different...
by Peter Longobardi | Feb 12, 2025 | How to Outdoors
SOMETIMES JUST BEING COOL IS EFFICIENT ENOUGH Efficiency on Trail: Maximizing your time to go farther When you’re deep in the backcountry, every ounce of energy matters. Whether you’re thru-hiking a long trail or tackling a weekend trek, efficiency can...
by Peter Longobardi | Nov 13, 2024 | How to Outdoors
CARL ON KATAHDIN How to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail Part 1: Food We asked our friend and Calendar Year Triple Crown Hiker, Professor Carl, to share some of his knowledge on something he knows all too well, Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Carl used a Purple...
by Peter Longobardi | Oct 2, 2024 | How to Outdoors
GETTIN’ DIRTY ON THE ARIZONA TRAIL How to Properly Wash and Store Your Backpack After Camping Backpacking adventures can be exhilarating—exploring nature, unwinding in serene environments, and escaping the bustle of daily life. But after every great adventure...
by Peter Longobardi | Oct 25, 2023 | How to Outdoors
GETTING A GOOD STRETCH IN THE THUMB IS SURE TO YIELD RESULTS The Thru-hiker’s Guide To Thumbing It: What To Expect When Hitchhiking On Trail Disclaimer: Hitchhiking is illegal in some states and in no way is this article meant to encourage or condone hitchhiking...
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