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The Trek: Best Deals for Hikers From the REI March Member Coupon Event

From 3/14 through 3/24 this year, REI Co-op members can save 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% on one REI Outlet item.

March 20, 2025

The Trek: 7 Safer Smartwater Bottle Alternatives That Are Actually Practical for Thru-Hikers

A review of alternatives to Smartwater bottles for thru-hikers.

February 26, 2025

The Trek: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Gear List

A list of the gear needed to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail.

January 23, 2025

Trek la: Kovèti pou mwen pran sou tren an Appalachian nan 2024

Lis la long antisipe pou vwayaje mwen nan Trail apalachian an 2024.

January 2, 2024

Trek la: Pa tonbe pou sa yo 7 Sakado Kovèti pou Mit

Soti nan boutèy dlo boutèy gwosè nan dlo enpèmeyab, isit la yo se sèt mit sou Kovèti pou sakado yo gade soti pou.

23 Oktòb 2023

Trek la: Jou 158 - Malèz se kote kwasans k ap pase

Yon aktyalizasyon kout soti nan Derek pandan y ap sou wout.

October 2, 2023

The Trek: 10 Reasons to Backpack the Tour du Mont Blanc

Need a reason to backpack the Tour du Mont Blanc? Read here.

July 31, 2023

Trek la: Sackpacker Radyo # 200 | Sentòm Maladi Lyme, Tretman, ak Prevansyon avèk Doktè Brian Fallon ak Noe Johnston

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Dr. Brian Fallon and Noah Johnston of Project Lyme to discuss all things..

May 15, 2023

Trek la: Bon Kovèti pou Benton MacKaye tren

Pou kounye a - nan 5 am kanpe nan yon creek aleka ak pecking sou ekran telefòn mwen - mwen jis vle ofri kèk panse sou sa ki santye a te anseye m '.

April 20, 2023

Trek la: Toujou yon Noobo, yon Grangou Insatiable ak pwochen 200 kilomèt yo

300 kilomèt nan, e mwen toujou santi tankou mwen ap aprann ki jan fè bagay sa a ruth-monte.

April 12, 2023

Trek la: AZT Kovèti pou Lis

Lis Kovèti pou Vwayaj la AZT se trè menm jan ak lis Nou an Kovèti pou:

April 3, 2023

Trek la: Sawyer Mini vs Sawyer Squeze: Ki filtre ki pi bon pou Ruth-Hiking?

For once, the lightest, smallest option is probably not the best choice for hardcore backpackers.

March 30, 2023

Trek la: Kovèti pou Anvan ak Apre Shakedown Hikes

Mr. Rook and I have always felt that gear should support the hiker’s needs. Each hiker is different, thus what they need for their hike to be successful

March 23, 2023

Trek la: Kovèti pou! Kovèti pou! Kovèti pou!

My goal was to have a base weight (base weight = packed weight — food and water weight) as close to, or below, 20 pounds, with a packed weight not ...

March 20, 2023

Trek la: Ki sa ki nan sakado ou a? Dis... Onz Esansyèl ak Pa gen Okenn Mache

Ki sa ki nan sakado ou randone?

March 8, 2023

Trek la: Boomerang

I’d like to introduce you to Boomerang, an 11-year-old going for his Triple Crown on the PCT this year. Also, he’s my second-born.

March 1, 2023

Trek la: Chans P 2023 NAN Lis Kovèti pou

Laying all of my gear out and taking inventory of everything seems simple enough, but it can be one of the most daunting yet...

February 22, 2023

Trek la: Pou Bidet ... oswa ou pa Bidet?

Screw a hunk of rubber onto your water bottle, walk 200 feet away from the trail as well as any water sources, dig a six-to-eight-inch deep...

February 21, 2023

Trek la: Top Stoves, Filtè, ak Bank pouvwa sou tren an Apalachian: 2022 Thru-Hiker Sondaj

In this final post of the series, we’ll cover the most popular cooking systems, resupply strategies, water filters, water- and tickborne diseases...

February 20, 2023

Trek la: Defèt laperèz sou wout apèl la

Unpacking the fears you might have hiking on the Appalachian Trail

January 30, 2023

Trail apalachian: Tout bagay mwen te pote sou tren apèl la nan 2022

Konpilasyon an nan Kovèti pou 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

January 30, 2023

Trek la: TP oswa ou pa TP: se kesyon an

This is an uncomfortable topic for most of us, including me as I decide how to deal with poop while hiking in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina...

January 13, 2023

Trek la: Mwen se yon Porsche ki pa gen okenn fren

Margaret Blauvelt kouri nan lis kovèti pou randone lis li yo ak ladrès anbalaj isit la.

January 10, 2023

Trek la: 5 erè nan PCT la

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I really wouldn’t change much about my PCT thru hike this year.

January 3, 2023

Trek la: Greenhorn Gear: Yon Nouvo Lis Ruth-Hiking Gear

I’m new to hiking but I know that you need gear to hike the Appalachian Trail. So I had to figure out what is and isn’t worth the weight for me.

December 8, 2022

Trek la: PCT Kovèti pou Lis: Ki sa ki chanje?

Kwasans nan Pòl "Bowie" lis PCT Kovèti pou PCT Gear

December 1, 2022

Trek la: Mwen se Kovèti pou mwen

My intention is to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail (AT), southbound, starting in June of 2023.

November 14, 2022

Trek la: Kijan pou trete rad ou avèk pèmethrin

Ann pale sou tout bagay Permethrin, ki gen ladan poukisa ou ta dwe itilize li pou trete rad ou ak Kovèti pou anvan pwochen vwayaj ou.

November 8, 2022

Trek la: Ki sa ki nan pake mwen an: Slaughouse Long Trail Gear Lis

Long Trail Gear Lis Lagè a - ke trik nouvèl yo koupe pwa.

August 1, 2022

The Trek: Best Deals for Hikers From the REI March Member Coupon Event

From 3/14 through 3/24 this year, REI Co-op members can save 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% on one REI Outlet item.

The Trek: 7 Safer Smartwater Bottle Alternatives That Are Actually Practical for Thru-Hikers

A review of alternatives to Smartwater bottles for thru-hikers.

The Trek: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Gear List

A list of the gear needed to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail.

Trek la: Kovèti pou mwen pran sou tren an Appalachian nan 2024

Lis la long antisipe pou vwayaje mwen nan Trail apalachian an 2024.

Trek la: Pa tonbe pou sa yo 7 Sakado Kovèti pou Mit

Soti nan boutèy dlo boutèy gwosè nan dlo enpèmeyab, isit la yo se sèt mit sou Kovèti pou sakado yo gade soti pou.

Trek la: Jou 158 - Malèz se kote kwasans k ap pase

Yon aktyalizasyon kout soti nan Derek pandan y ap sou wout.

The Trek: 10 Reasons to Backpack the Tour du Mont Blanc

Need a reason to backpack the Tour du Mont Blanc? Read here.

Trek la: Sackpacker Radyo # 200 | Sentòm Maladi Lyme, Tretman, ak Prevansyon avèk Doktè Brian Fallon ak Noe Johnston

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Dr. Brian Fallon and Noah Johnston of Project Lyme to discuss all things..

Trek la: Bon Kovèti pou Benton MacKaye tren

Pou kounye a - nan 5 am kanpe nan yon creek aleka ak pecking sou ekran telefòn mwen - mwen jis vle ofri kèk panse sou sa ki santye a te anseye m '.

Trek la: Toujou yon Noobo, yon Grangou Insatiable ak pwochen 200 kilomèt yo

300 kilomèt nan, e mwen toujou santi tankou mwen ap aprann ki jan fè bagay sa a ruth-monte.

Trek la: AZT Kovèti pou Lis

Lis Kovèti pou Vwayaj la AZT se trè menm jan ak lis Nou an Kovèti pou:

Trek la: Sawyer Mini vs Sawyer Squeze: Ki filtre ki pi bon pou Ruth-Hiking?

For once, the lightest, smallest option is probably not the best choice for hardcore backpackers.

Trek la: Kovèti pou Anvan ak Apre Shakedown Hikes

Mr. Rook and I have always felt that gear should support the hiker’s needs. Each hiker is different, thus what they need for their hike to be successful

Trek la: Kovèti pou! Kovèti pou! Kovèti pou!

My goal was to have a base weight (base weight = packed weight — food and water weight) as close to, or below, 20 pounds, with a packed weight not ...

Trek la: Ki sa ki nan sakado ou a? Dis... Onz Esansyèl ak Pa gen Okenn Mache

Ki sa ki nan sakado ou randone?

Trek la: Boomerang

I’d like to introduce you to Boomerang, an 11-year-old going for his Triple Crown on the PCT this year. Also, he’s my second-born.

Trek la: Chans P 2023 NAN Lis Kovèti pou

Laying all of my gear out and taking inventory of everything seems simple enough, but it can be one of the most daunting yet...

Trek la: Pou Bidet ... oswa ou pa Bidet?

Screw a hunk of rubber onto your water bottle, walk 200 feet away from the trail as well as any water sources, dig a six-to-eight-inch deep...

Trek la: Top Stoves, Filtè, ak Bank pouvwa sou tren an Apalachian: 2022 Thru-Hiker Sondaj

In this final post of the series, we’ll cover the most popular cooking systems, resupply strategies, water filters, water- and tickborne diseases...

Trek la: Defèt laperèz sou wout apèl la

Unpacking the fears you might have hiking on the Appalachian Trail

Trail apalachian: Tout bagay mwen te pote sou tren apèl la nan 2022

Konpilasyon an nan Kovèti pou 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Trek la: TP oswa ou pa TP: se kesyon an

This is an uncomfortable topic for most of us, including me as I decide how to deal with poop while hiking in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina...

Trek la: Mwen se yon Porsche ki pa gen okenn fren

Margaret Blauvelt kouri nan lis kovèti pou randone lis li yo ak ladrès anbalaj isit la.

Trek la: 5 erè nan PCT la

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I really wouldn’t change much about my PCT thru hike this year.

Trek la: Greenhorn Gear: Yon Nouvo Lis Ruth-Hiking Gear

I’m new to hiking but I know that you need gear to hike the Appalachian Trail. So I had to figure out what is and isn’t worth the weight for me.

Trek la: PCT Kovèti pou Lis: Ki sa ki chanje?

Kwasans nan Pòl "Bowie" lis PCT Kovèti pou PCT Gear

Trek la: Mwen se Kovèti pou mwen

My intention is to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail (AT), southbound, starting in June of 2023.

Trek la: Kijan pou trete rad ou avèk pèmethrin

Ann pale sou tout bagay Permethrin, ki gen ladan poukisa ou ta dwe itilize li pou trete rad ou ak Kovèti pou anvan pwochen vwayaj ou.