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Tips and Trails

Recognizing The Symptoms of Trench Foot

By Tucker Ballister on Monday, April 9, 2018
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Talking about trench foot hits home for me. I’ve experienced only the earliest stages of this affliction, but it was nearly enough to derail my 2014 attempt at thru-hiking the John Muir Trail. I’m a firm believer that your comfort when hiking or backpacking starts from the ground and works it’s way up. That’s why …

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Backpacks Deuter

Three Deuter Packs for Women

By Tucker Ballister on Friday, March 30, 2018
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More frequently, backpack designers are creating packs uniquely for men or women. This seems to be a very natural progression given the obvious biological differences in body type between the genders. If you’re a hiker you want a pack that fits and is comfortable. So let’s take a look at three Deuter packs for women …

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Backpacks Kelty

Kelty Eagle 128 Backpack Review

By Tucker Ballister on Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Ultralight backpacking seems to be all the rage these days. But sometimes you just need a pack that holds everything, and then some. This Kelty Eagle 128 Backpack review details a mammoth hauler with a tactical/military design. Brief History of Kelty Backpacks Kelty has been manufacturing backpacks since 1952. They take pride in producing high-quality …

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Tips and Trails

The History of the Pacific Crest Trail

By Tucker Ballister on Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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The Pacific Crest Trail extends north from the border of Mexico and the United States to the border of the United States and Canada. The trail covers 2,650 miles in all and sees thousands of hikers along various sections every summer. But how did America’s preeminent hiking highway come to be? Let’s examine the history …

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Backpacks Kelty

Kelty Redwing 44 Backpack Review

By Tucker Ballister on Thursday, March 15, 2018
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I spent almost three hours zipping and unzipping and trying on packs at REI before deciding on this Kelty Redwing 44 backpack. After several months of use, I have enough experience to give it a thorough review. What Led Me to The Kelty Redwing 44 Backpack? I was looking for something hardy enough to travel …

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Tips and Trails

5 Essential Outdoor Survival Tips

By Tucker Ballister on Tuesday, March 6, 2018
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As a mentor of mine used to say, “It’s not a matter of if, it’s when!” With that in mind, I’ve put together this list of five essential outdoor survival tips that I hope you NEVER have to use! When planning any backpacking trip or outdoor adventure, we all picture the things we’ll enjoy along …

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Tips and Trails

Three Can’t-Miss Northern California Backpacking Trips

By Tucker Ballister on Thursday, February 22, 2018
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Northern California holds a special place in my heart. I grew up hiking around Lake Tahoe and I’ve spent a lot of time in the mountains up here. So I’ve taken some time here to detail three Northern California backpacking trips you can’t miss! Need Backpacking Advice? Don’t Hesitate to Reach Out! First, a quick …

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Backpacks Gregory

Three Awesome Gregory Women’s Backpacks

By Tucker Ballister on Wednesday, February 14, 2018
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More companies are designing backpacks specifically for men and women. While differing body compositions mean this makes sense, the idea hasn’t always been a priority in the backpack manufacturing industry. In this post, I’ll review three awesome Gregory Women’s backpacks. But before I do, I thought it might be fun to explore a brief history …

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Backpacks Gregory

Gregory Paragon Backpack Review

By Tucker Ballister on Sunday, February 11, 2018
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Gregory is one of the few backpack manufacturers to develop a waist belt system that adjusts to fit different hip angles, which provides significant advantages in terms of load transfer. So, without further ado let’s dive into our Gregory Paragon Backpack review. Gregory Paragon Backpack Overview Pack Type: Gregory Paragon Sizes Available: 38L, 48L, 58L, …

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Backpacks Marmot

The Marmot Rock Master Pack

By Tucker Ballister on Tuesday, February 6, 2018
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As long as the weather’s nice and the sun warms those granite faces, there are climbing routes to be conquered. And as long as there are routes to be conquered, there’s the need for the Marmot Rock Master Pack, designed specifically for climbers. The Marmot Rock Master Pack Specifications Specifications alone won’t tell you whether …

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