Frequently Asked Questions
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Beginner Backpacking FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Backpacking is a great form of recreation on many levels, helping you maintain your physical and emotional health while escaping…
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Hikers Guide to Metatarsal Pain
Metatarsal pain, also called Metatarsalgia (met-uh-tahr-SAL-juh) occurs when the ball of your foot becomes inflamed as a result of jumping,…
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How to Pack a Frameless Backpack
Packing a frameless backpack is mostly about creating structure and keeping the load stable. Since there is no internal frame…
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Cowboy Camping for Beginners
Cowboy camping is a good way to make your backpacking trips more efficient while falling asleep to a view of…
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How to Train for a Thru-Hike
Getting ready for a thru-hike adventure can involve more than just researching and buying gear, packing some resupply boxes, and…
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Hiking Foot Care: Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma is an inflammation of the nerves leading to your small toes and presents as a burning or tingling…
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Insect Repellents (Bug Dope): How to Choose
DEET and Picaridin-based insect repellent sprays and lotions (bug dope) are available from a wide range of brands and in…
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Cold-Soak No-Cook Backpacking Meals 101
The terms “cold-soak” and “no-cook” have become popular lingo amongst backpackers who opt for another way to eat on-trail without…
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Should You Carry Sleeping Clothes For Backpacking?
Should you carry a separate pair of sleeping clothes on backpacking trips? Is it worth the added weight? What…
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How to Backpack in the Rain
One of the most important backpacking skills is learning how to take care of yourself if you have to hike…
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Ankle Rolls and How to Treat Them
An ankle “roll” while hiking usually refers to a mild twisting of the foot that stretches soft tissues around the…
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Insect Protection with Ultralight Tarps and Shelters
There are four different types of ultralight bug shelters suitable for cowboy camping, sleeping in a lean-to, or underneath a…
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Vapor Barrier Clothing and Sleeping Bag Liners
If you’ve done any backpacking, you should be familiar with the practice of layering your clothing: you take layers off…
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Sun Protective Clothing for Senior Hikers
When you’re out on the trail, sunlight can be invigorating, but too much exposure can put your health at risk.…
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