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Hiker with backpack and trekking poles crossing a shallow river surrounded by bare trees.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Gossamer Gear: Fastpacker Sets Fastest Known Time for John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail (JMT) fastest known time (FKT) record would be the pinnacle of my fastpacking journey.
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Three hikers stand smiling by a stone marker for the North Carolina Tennessee state line in a park.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Gossamer Gear: Hike Njia ya Appalachian Kupitia Smokies: Mwongozo wa Mwisho
My hope with this blog is that you, too, can hike the AT through the Smokies and solidify your bonds with loved ones along the way, meet new faces ...
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Two people outdoors filtering water from a Sawyer filter into a metal cup in a forest.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Gossamer Gear: Hydration 101: Mwongozo wako wa Maji Wakati wa Kutembea
Ikiwa wewe ni mpya zaidi kusafiri kwa nchi, unaweza pia kuwa na maswali karibu na wapi kupata maji yako au njia bora ya kubeba.
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Person hiking on a forest trail in autumn wearing a backpack and black cap.
Maisha ya nje
Gossamer Gear: 5 Trail Hacks kwa Kompyuta Thru-Hikers
Jinsi ya kujifunza hacks za njia kwa wanaoanza thru-hikers
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Group of masked hikers with backpacks and trekking poles posing on wooden deck near a lake in autumn forest.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Gossamer Gear: Scoutmaster Nick Brooks anatafakari juu ya safari ya kwanza ya Troop 1906
Scoutmaster Nick Brooks Reflects on Troop 1906’s First Backpacking Trip
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