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Nomad

Nice to meet you, my trail name is Nomad the founder of Nomad Hiker and I love being outdoors and exploring nature! I now want to help spread that love through information back out to everyone to help them feel the same excitement with the world that I feel while in the back country. My current goals are to thru hike all the trails in the greater Texas region and to show everyone it is easily achievable at any age!

What Causes Blisters While Hiking and How You Can Manage It

by Nomad

I have been hiking for most of my life with elongated periods of inactivity. Over the years I have started to wonder what actually causes the overwhelming blisters on my feet when I hike for long distances. So I dove headlong into the internet to find out all the information I could on hiking blisters … Read more

Categories FAQ, Hiking Tags Thru Hike

Thru Hike Health Insurance: Covering Your Health For Safety

by Nomad

Doing a thru-hike on a major trail like the Appalachian can be one of the most exciting experiences in a lifetime, but like most adventures, it comes with its own set of risks. While many hikers have some form of health insurance, many also aren’t aware of exactly what their insurance will cover on their … Read more

Categories FAQ, Guides Tags Thru Hike

What is the Thru Hiking Triple Crown: Take Aim at the Big 3

by Nomad

For most of us, going for a hike means a day trip to a local mountain for a lovely journey in the wilderness. A more serious outing for a few days would qualify as backpacking. There is an ultimate hybrid of these two activities known as thru-hiking, which refers to successfully hiking one of several long-distance … Read more

Categories FAQ, Hiking Tags Thru Hike

Backpacking Quilt vs Sleeping Bag: Which is Best For You?

by Nomad

If you’ve done any kind of backpacking, you’ve probably heard of a backpacking quilt. They’re becoming very popular. You may be wondering how a backpacking quilt stacks up against the standard sleeping bag – especially when it comes to ultralight backpacking. What is the difference between a backpacking quilt and a sleeping bag? If you’re … Read more

Categories FAQ, Guides, Hiking Tags Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Quilt

What to Know Before Hiking the Appalachian Trail

by Nomad

Thousands of people set out each year to attempt a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. At more than 2,100 miles, the trail runs from central Maine to northern Georgia. The vast majority of backpackers who start a thru-hike never finish. The average hiker that does takes between 5 and 7 months to complete their journey. … Read more

Categories Guides, Hiking Tags Appalachian Trail, Thru Hike

How Thru Hiking Changes You: Boosting Your Mood and Fitness

by Nomad

Hiking can be an enlightening and often life-altering hobby. Many people worldwide chose to hike, not only for the physical benefits but for the mental and emotional benefits and this is just the start of how thru hiking changes you. Hiking is an aerobic activity that can improve cardiovascular health, build endurance and lean muscle … Read more

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Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hike Gear List: 2600 Miles of Freedom

by Nomad

Well here you are, you have decided to start your preparations for your Pacific Crest Trail thru hike gear list by reading this post! This more than likely means you have a lot of gear to understand and organize, or maybe still looking to start your acquisition. This may feel incredibly daunting and crazy currently … Read more

Categories Budget Gear, Guides, Ultralight Gear Tags Pacific Crest Trail

Top 7 Best Dog Backpacks For Hiking in 2021 and Beyond

by Nomad

Looking to hike in 2020 with your best friend? Well, we have you covered with how you can prepare to take your pup with you and how you can make sure they can help you carry their load. We recently posted on whether you should bring your dog on thru-hikes and it was a hit! … Read more

Categories FAQ, Guides, Reviews Tags Backpacking, Dog

Tips to Survive a Thunderstorm While Hiking in the Wild

by Nomad

One item I keep reading about on longer hikes or backpacking trips is managing weather issues and concerns like a Thunderstorm. Since these are dangerous when out in an open area, since many hikes will leave you exposed, to enclosed canopy with lightening rod trees all around you. What to do when caught in a … Read more

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About Me

Welcome to my site my name is Josh and Nomad Hiker is my passion I love to get out and experience the hiking trails all around me and am preparing for a Triple Crown run in the next few years.

I have been hiking since a kid back in Washington State and nothing would be more fantastic than to travel on the PCT back by Stevens Pass and the areas we hiked as kids.

My goal is to convince more people to get outside and to hike responsibly along with learning more about themselves and their abilities! As a father and husband I have to be more frugal with my gear choices so I focus on finding quality performance as often as possible!

 

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