General Backpacking & Hiking

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1. (How) do you sleep in the backcountry? 1 2 3 4 6

   By Mcaldwell, February 28, 2016
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   • PaulGS
   • October 9, 2018

2. 10 Most Amazing "Common Man's Hikes" in America 1 2

   By ucfgrad1, March 9, 2015
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   • ucfgrad1
   • March 12, 2015

3. 10 Ways to Sleep Warmer on Your Next Backpacking Trip

   By Gary M, March 4, 2015
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   • PaulMags
   • March 10, 2015

4. 1st Time Campers- Camping Equipment checklist and some helpful Tips & Tricks

   By Michael aka Mac, December 18, 2021
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   • Michael aka Mac
   • February 20, 2022

5. 4-5 day loop thru hike in August somewhere in the US? 1 2

   By ChrisF, March 10, 2019
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   • GHSMITH76
   • March 25, 2019

6. 9 hours Hiking backpack size?

   By Zen, June 4, 2016
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   • Karo
   • September 9, 2016

7. A long list of hikes

   By balzaccom, September 1, 2016
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   • ppine
   • January 21, 2018

8. A Second Chance: The Out and Back Hike

   By Aaron Zagrodnick, August 11, 2020
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   • Aaron Zagrodnick
   • August 11, 2020

9. A100 allegheny 100 hiking challenge

   By gnat67, June 14, 2014
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   • gnat67
   • June 14, 2014

10. Advice for checking backpack as luggage

    By kgirot58, November 20, 2014
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    • HikerJen
    • November 24, 2014

11. advice needed for a salty sweater!

    By freckles, July 30, 2015
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    • OneEyeMan
    • October 28, 2015

12. Afraid of heights

    By inside-out, April 28
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    • inside-out
    • May 3

13. Altitude Acclimation at the Grand Canyon North Rim?

    By Rob57, July 10, 2015
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    • Da'engineer
    • July 11, 2015

14. Anyone up in/near Marquette MI? Pictured Rocks area?

    By a_gunslinger, April 29, 2021
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    • Aaron Zagrodnick
    • April 29, 2021

15. App recommendation?

    By SteveB, June 26, 2020
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    • SteveB
    • June 26, 2020

16. Are self inflating/therma rest pad needed in all weather 1 2

    By butcher, July 7, 2014
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    • AdventureMyk
    • March 2, 2015

17. Arm and elbow pain while hiking? (no poles)

    By Jillian, November 1, 2018
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    • Jillian
    • November 2, 2018

18. Baby on Board

    By Nichelle, February 12, 2015
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    • Jen
    • February 13, 2015

19. Backcountry Fire Building - Tipi Pit Method

    By Aaron Zagrodnick, June 24, 2012
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    • Aaron Zagrodnick
    • June 24, 2012

20. Backcountry Photography Tips

    By Aaron Zagrodnick, September 12, 2012
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    • Aaron Zagrodnick
    • September 12, 2012

21. Backcountry Photography Tips: The Leading Line

    By Aaron Zagrodnick, November 16, 2012
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    • Aaron Zagrodnick
    • November 16, 2012

22. Backpack size

    By Reflex, February 10, 2016
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    • shotgunpapa
    • April 12, 2016

23. Backpacking & Hiking in Hot Weather - Tips and a How-to

    By Aaron Zagrodnick, May 26, 2016
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    • ppine
    • June 24, 2016

24. Backpacking and Fly Fishing: An Introduction

    By Aaron Zagrodnick, February 26, 2020
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    • Aaron Zagrodnick
    • February 26, 2020

25. Backpacking and Hiking Podcasts

    By Aaron Zagrodnick, June 15, 2017
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    • Aaron Zagrodnick
    • June 15, 2017