Tag Archives: trail

How to Handle Being Lost in the Woods

Have you ever lost your way on a hike or backpacking trip? Getting disoriented when in the backcountry is pretty… View Article

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Explore the Backcountry with the Hill People Gear Connor Pack

I’ve had such a great experience with the two Hill People Gear packs I own, (Qui-Ya & Umlindi) that I… View Article

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Adventures in Unpreparedness: Letting the Spirit of Adventure Override Common Sense

I’ve always been a big fan of the outdoors and have recently become more interested in the Overland Community. Taking… View Article

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The Story of a Blind Hiker, His Foray into Survival and What We Can Learn From It

The Tale Unfolds The man had been hiking for days on the Appalachian Trail. A master ultra-light camper steadily shuffling… View Article

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Sand Storm Tactical HooDoo Boots: Quality meets Affordability

I recently had the opportunity to put a pair of HooDoo boots from Sand Storm Footwear through some long-term wear and I’ve been very… View Article

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Trimming Weight with Toothpaste Dots for Lightweight Backpacking

Making your toothpaste lighter? Yep, today I’ll be showing you how you can even trim weight on your toothpaste. I’ll… View Article

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62 Miles – The One Day Hike AAR

They say that the One Day Hike (ODH) may be the mid-Atlantic region’s oldest long distance hike. Even though The… View Article

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