When you are checking out backpacks, trying to find what size backpack you should use for your thru-hike you want to look into the following traits for your personal best fit. Each will depend on your available funds and the needs of your other gear and weight of the items contained within. What size backpack … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
So you have decided you are going to investigate the Appalachian Trail or AT for short. You are interested in section hiking or maybe thru-hiking the entire trail but need to learn more about it before you feel good making a decision. Well, you are in luck as that is the reason I have compiled … Read more
There is not anything more relaxing or better for a person’s mental and physical health than walking trails and enjoying nature. That is the reason many people have taken up thru-hiking and backpacking. So then, what is the thru hiking vs backpacking why or how are they different? With backpacking you are looking at hiking … Read more
Many of us have the lovable pets that we think about all the time when we are out and away from home. Its typically after some longing time away that you start to think about whether you can take them on your next thru-hike, what better a companion could you have? Can You Thru-Hike With … Read more
