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Berghaus VapourLight Hyper Jacket Review

The Beghaus Hyper Jackets is a waterproof breathable shell that just weighs just 3.3 ounces

The Berghaus Hyper Jacket is a minimalist rain jacket that can be used by hikers and runners. Weighing just 3.3 ounces in a men’s XL (94 grams), it is a waterproof breathable jacket with a surprisingly good DWR coating that sheds rain well …

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The Difference Between Thru-Hiking and Backpacking

Is there a difference between thru-hiking and backpacking

Thru-hiking is a very-specialized form of backpacking that’s more focused on long distance and high daily mileage in order to complete a trail within a given time frame than most backpackers who take weekend or weeklong trips. It’s kind of like the difference between …

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Middle Mountain and the Green Hills of North Conway

The Moat Mountains and Cathedral Ledge can be seen from the Black Cap Mountain summit ledges

Black Cap Mountain, Mount Cranmore, Peaked Mountain, and Middle Mountain belong to the Green Hills (click for map and information), a conservation area managed by The Nature Conservancy in North Conway, New Hampshire that’s part of the White Mountain Trail System. A …

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