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The Day We Lost a Whole Pack... and Still Walked Out

Apr 7, 2026

The Day We Lost a Whole Pack... and Still Walked Out

Gear and packing

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5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Any Hiking Gear

Mar 31, 2026

5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Any Hiking Gear

Gear and packing

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The Sleep Mistake That Almost Broke Me (And the Method That Fixed Everything)

Mar 24, 2026

The Sleep Mistake That Almost Broke Me (And the Method That Fixed Everything)

Gear and packing

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Why “Go Lighter” Is The Wrong Starting Point

Mar 17, 2026

Why “Go Lighter” Is The Wrong Starting Point

Weekly Newsletter

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The Simple Shift That Makes Every Group Trip Safer

Mar 10, 2026

The Simple Shift That Makes Every Group Trip Safer

Gear and packing

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The Mistake Even Experienced Hikers Keep Making ... And How to Dodge It

Mar 3, 2026

The Mistake Even Experienced Hikers Keep Making ... And How to Dodge It

Gear and packing

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Stormproof Your Campsite: My 90-Second Arrival Check for Surviving the Wildest Nights

Feb 24, 2026

Stormproof Your Campsite: My 90-Second Arrival Check for Surviving the Wildest Nights

Gear and packing

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What I Learned About Gear (and Myself) After 27 Days in the Wild

Feb 17, 2026

What I Learned About Gear (and Myself) After 27 Days in the Wild

Gear and packing

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The Invisible Gear Gap That Nearly Ended Two of My Mates' Treks

Feb 10, 2026

The Invisible Gear Gap That Nearly Ended Two of My Mates' Treks

Preparation

The Real Reason Your Dream Hike Falls Apart... And How to Outsmart It

Feb 3, 2026

The Real Reason Your Dream Hike Falls Apart... And How to Outsmart It

Gear and packing

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Still Overpacking? Try This 2-Step Packing Fix for Happier Hikes

Jan 20, 2026

Still Overpacking? Try This 2-Step Packing Fix for Happier Hikes

Gear and packing

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The 2kg Fear Factor: What’s Secretly Weighing Down Your Multi-Day Pack?

Jan 13, 2026

The 2kg Fear Factor: What’s Secretly Weighing Down Your Multi-Day Pack?

Preparation

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🥾 The Only Pre-Hike Planning System You’ll Need in 2026 (Because It Actually Works)

Jan 7, 2026

🥾 The Only Pre-Hike Planning System You’ll Need in 2026 (Because It Actually Works)

Weekly Newsletter

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The Hike That Changed My Year

Dec 30, 2025

The Hike That Changed My Year

Gear and packing

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 4 Tent

Dec 29, 2025

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 4 Tent

Preparation

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Hike Smarter in 2026: 10 Simple Changes That Make a Huge Difference

Dec 23, 2025

Hike Smarter in 2026: 10 Simple Changes That Make a Huge Difference

Gear and packing

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How I Made My Pack Feel Lighter.... Without Buying New Gear

Dec 16, 2025

How I Made My Pack Feel Lighter.... Without Buying New Gear

Weekly Newsletter

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How to Spot Danger Before It Strikes on Multi-Day Hikes

Dec 9, 2025

How to Spot Danger Before It Strikes on Multi-Day Hikes

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