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Health & Hygiene

Philip WernerJuly 11, 2023
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Adventure Medical Kits – Ultralight / Watertight Medical Kit .7
I bought this Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight Medical Kit .7 to bring on the Appalachian Mountain Club hiking and backpacking…
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Philip WernerApril 18, 2023
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Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Brace Review
The best knee brace I’ve found for hiking and backpacking is the Cho-Pat Knee Brace. I’ve used one when my…
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Philip WernerMarch 26, 2023
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Plantar Fasciitis and Compression Socks
Plantar Fasciitis is an overuse injury of the foot that is associated with heel pain and severe foot cramping. The…
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Philip WernerJanuary 9, 2023
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Over-Pronation for Hikers and Trail Runners
< Over-Pronation Defined Pronation occurs when the foot rolls inwards and the arch compresses as part of your normal walking…
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Philip WernerNovember 18, 2022
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Grabber Hand Warmers Review
Last winter, my wife bought me some Grabber Hand Warmers to heat up my sleeping bag in cold weather. I didn’t…
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Philip WernerFebruary 14, 2022
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Knee Pain – A Hiker’s Guide
Knee Pain is a common symptom in hikers, runners, skiers, and cyclists. One of the most common types is pain…
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Philip WernerJune 13, 2021
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Hiker Foreplay: The Tick Check
It’s widely known that day hikers have the best sex lives in the hiking community, followed by section hikers, and…
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Philip WernerAugust 28, 2020
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Toenail Fungus: Treatment and Prevention
Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is surprisingly common and an estimated 10% of the US population suffers from this…
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Philip WernerMarch 22, 2019
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Backpacking Lyme Disease Prevention
Some people think I’m cracked when it comes to the preventive measures I take to avoid tick bites and getting…
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Philip WernerNovember 17, 2017
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10 Best Exercises to Become a BadAss Hiker
Badass hikers aren’t born, you have to train to become one. In addition to learning advanced hiking and backpacking skills,…
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Philip WernerJuly 25, 2016
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Hiking in Hot Weather by Kevin Ortcutt
Like many others, my backpacking plans are dictated more by available time than by the weather outside! Getting on the…
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Philip WernerDecember 26, 2015
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The Hiking Engine: A Maintenance Manual for your Feet and Legs
After many years of hiking and hiking with other people, I’ve concluded that the shoe industry is fundamentally broken and…
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Philip WernerSeptember 22, 2015
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Insect Shield Clothing for Preventing Lyme Disease on the Appalachian Trail
Lyme Disease is reaching epidemic proportions on the Appalachian Trail yet hikers still insist on hiking in short sleeve shirts and…
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Philip WernerSeptember 1, 2015
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Unstable and Imbalanced – A Hiker’s Workout
A lot of us wish we could go hiking everyday, but we have other responsibilities that require us to stick…
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