When I attempted my first Lone Star Trail thru-hike, I packed the best gear I had at the time and went into it knowing that my setup would continue to evolve. Gear upgrades are gradual. They’re often expensive, and long-distance
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If you love the outdoors, or you’re shopping for someone who does, you already know that the best practical gifts for outdoorsy friends are the ones they can use over and over again. As someone who prefers to live with
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After more than ten years away from Michigan, I finally made the trip back this October—and I knew I had to hit the trail. My friend Stephen reached out with a perfect plan, and the moment I heard “hike,” I
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Planning a thru-hike on the Lone Star Hiking Trail takes more than just lacing up your boots and hitting the dirt. With unpredictable Texas weather, long water carries, and rugged terrain, it’s essential to be prepared. In this post, I’m
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Hiking and backpacking gear can get expensive really quickly, but not having all the “right” stuff shouldn’t stop you from getting out there. The best place to start is where you are and with what you have. Once you get
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Every adventure, whether it be a girls weekend to the beach, a solo-camping trip out in the forest, or a wintery trek up a mountain, will require you to pack differently according to the plan. Here are 5 Items I
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Wreck - Catherine Newman