How To Train For A Long-Distance Hike
There's a lot to do before any big, long-distance hike: buy gear, sort supplies, analyze maps and guidebooks, pack and plan mail-drops. But don't underestimate the importance...
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GPS Is Overrated For Serious Hiking
When you're driving in an unfamiliar area, nothing beats a good GPS system. But in the backcountry, a map and compass combination offers the most reliable and...
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The Myth Of The Waterproof Shoe
If you're backpacking in wet conditions—prolonged rain, dew-soaked grass, melting snow, un-bridged creek crossings, high humidity—your feet will get wet. And "waterproof" shoes just won't cut it....
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My Two-Sock System
Unless it's the winter or the deep shoulder season (early spring or late fall, for northern states), I just carry two pairs of socks. Here's why, and...
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