Long distance hiking gear

Bonsai and Bighorn reflect on their gear choices for their 2017 Pacific Crest Trail thru hike. A $20 pack for a long distance hike? Maybe not the brightest decision Bonsai's ever made...but an Enlightened Equipment 2-person quilt? A bit pricey, but a highly recommended, must-have for any couples out on the trail. Read more here about what changes they made and advice they have for others considering a long distance hike.

Find out the 4 things I wish I had with my when I started my long distance hike on the Appalachian Trail, but didn't! Plus , grab my complete backpacking gear checklist for free.

Having hiked more than 3,000Ks over 4 long-distance hikes, we feel confident about our hiking-gear list. Here is our list for the Pieterpad.

What luxury items do you carry on long distance hikes? You know, the ones you don't really need but make the experience that much better? Add these not-so-essential items to your hiking gear list or, better yet, gift one to your favorite hiking buddy and

Prepare for your epic journey with our expert tips on long-distance hiking gear! Learn how to select the best backpack, pack it efficiently, and choose the right clothing and footwear for your adventure. Get ready to hit the trails in style!

Packing for a long-distance hiking trail is probably the most challenging aspect of the entire adventure. What do I need? How will the weather be? How much underwear should I actually pack? So many questions, so many decisions to make. It can be quite challenging (and incredibly time-consuming!) to put together your packing list for hiking the Alpe Adria Trail - or any other long-distance hiking trail, really. So, in order to save you some time and headaches, I put my own packing list for…

Thru-hiking is a very specialized form of backpacking that's more focused on long distances and high

Trail names are a fun part of being on the trail for an extended duration. Some of the names are colorful, unique, or intriguing. There are times that the names are given by others and sometimes self-named. Trail names are commonly used during long distance backpacking trips. So, why do hikers use trail names? Trail

2189.2 miles on the Appalachian Trial taught me a thing or two about necessary gear for a long distance hike. One of the first things I learned on the trail was how little gear you actually need. I sent home as much gear as I could and continuously worked on ways to lower my pack weight. Here’s the gear that got me to Katahdin: Tarptent ProTrail Shelter with Aluminum Support Poles Hyperlight Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest Pack, ...

Discover the ten essentials plus bonus tips to have you trail ready in no time!