The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2016 Thru-Hiker Survey

This is the third year in a row I have surveyed hikers about their footwear, and for the third time, it seems be the trickiest gear selection. Just

Nov 17, 2016 : Mariposa

The Top Backpacks on the Appalachian Trail: 2016 AT Thru-Hiker Survey

Unless you're making the rest of us jealous by slackpacking the whole way, your backpack is one of the most important pieces of gear you take on a

Nov 10, 2016 : Mariposa

For the third year now, we surveyed long-distance hikers who completed a section or thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2016. This year, we

Nov 6, 2016 : Mariposa

Also, check out the previous post covering which sleeping bags 2015 AT thru-hikers used. I admit, my sleeping pad was just an afterthought

Jan 22, 2016 : Mariposa

When I bought a sleeping bag for my thru-hike, I was incredibly overwhelmed. Synthetic fill is more water resistant, but natural down is more

Jan 6, 2016 : Mariposa

"Hammocks are cool ... you can stealth camp just about anywhere." - Enthusiastic hammocker "I started out with a hammock ... then met a girl and we

Dec 27, 2015 : Mariposa

You just get good at hiking, after so many miles. You become the toughness factor the boot had. - An eloquent and badass 2015 AT thru-hiker, on

Nov 23, 2015 : Mariposa

As one of the Big Three gear items, backpacks are a crucial gear purchase. As my trail namesake, my pack was dear to me from the start. But after I

Nov 12, 2015 : Mariposa

Although tents are the traditional means of shelter in the backcountry, a variety of alternative shelter systems are used by long-distance hikers on

Jun 22, 2015 : Mariposa

"Should I switch sleeping bags in the summer?" "How warm of a sleeping bag do I need?" "What kind of sleeping pad should I use?" Before I

Apr 26, 2015 : Mariposa

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