The Araroa Trail

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35 Lightweight Vegan Backpacking Food Ideas

Need some fresh and easy ideas for your next backpacking menu? Prepare to get hungry. Here's the best of the best from my 22 days on the John Muir Trail. All easy and delicious with minimal cleanup. #camping #greatoutdoors #campvibes

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Te Araroa (New Zealand) thru hike planning and gearlist

light weight gear for te araroa trail.

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Product Review: Hiker Alert

Hiker Alert - a web service that lets hikers leave detailed itineraries for friends and family, then automatically sends them alerts if you don't check in when scheduled. Interesting idea.

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Thru-Hiking: Training Tips and Exercises - Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication

Thru-Hiking: Training Tips and Exercises

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Jetboil Flash Cooking System | REI Co-op

During my hike, I met many thru hikers that swore by Jetboil. Perfect for solo treks!

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My Backpacking Gear List | Erik The Black's Backpacking Blog

My Ultralight Backpacking Gear List (2013 Update) | Erik The Black's Backpacking Blog - I love this guy's blog!

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Work it Out: Eight Exercises for Stronger, More Stable Hiking | Sierra Blog

The more time you spend hiking and backpacking, the better prepared you'll be but you can also do these 8 workouts and exercises for hiking to build muscles

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A Week of Lightweight, Nutritious Backpacking Food

How to make and pack 7 days of healthy backpacking or camping breakfasts, lunches, dinners & snacks that fit in a bear barrel.

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23 Simple And Essential Hiking Hacks

Some really good ideas and project ideas: 23 Simple And Essential Hiking Hacks - BuzzFeed Mobile