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The Hiker's Guide to Staying Hydrated and Treating Dehydration

A hydrated hiker is a happy hiker. Feel good and crush miles with these tips for identifying and avoiding dehydration.

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8 tips for better campfire cooking

Primal meets gourmet with campfire cooking. Learn the key techniques for success with this Trail Chef primer on campfire cooking basics.

Trail Chief Mike Pastrama Last updated 2 days ago

8 Tips for Leading a Group Hiking Trip

If you play your cards right, you can turn your non-hiker friends into lifelong backpacking partners.

George Cole Last updated 3 days ago

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What's your next adventure?

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The Hiker's Guide to Staying Hydrated and Treating Dehydration

8 tips for better campfire cooking

8 Tips for Leading a Group Hiking Trip

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What's your next adventure?

Backpacking with your tent

And enjoying the nice views...

Or staying at a nice and welcoming cabin

Start planning today.

backpacks: an owner's manual

The Hiker's Guide to Staying Hydrated and Treating Dehydration

how to make hiking fun when hiking sucks

8 tips for better campfire cooking

how to face your fear of backpacking alone

8 Tips for Leading a Group Hiking Trip

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backpacks: an owner's manual

Understanding suspension and construction is key to finding the right fit—and proper maintenance and repair will ensure your load-hauler lasts thousands of miles.

How to Buy a Backpack: Ask the Right Questions

how to make hiking fun when hiking sucks

Bad weather, horrendous blisters, endless hills—it's all fun if you look at it the right way.

Learn to identify type two fun

how to face your fear of backpacking alone

A solo hiking or backpacking trip can either be a freeing or terrifying experience. Learn how to prepare and tame your imagination in the backcountry.

Practical strategies to prepare as best you can, calm your mind, and assess danger.