Thru-Hiking Culture
Carl “Professor” Stanfield on the Other Side of Thru-Hiking: A Summer Dream Job at an AT Hostel
Hiker hostels are one of the great treasures of America's long trails. The colorful characters and buildings that make up hostel culture can seem intimidating at first, but it usually...
Top Stoves, Filters, Rain Gear, and More on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
The 2024 AT survey is coming to a close. We'll be covering the water filters, stoves, rain gear, and so much more in this final post. This post is all...
An Inside Look at One of the First PCT Thru-Hikes in History: Stolen Packs, Near-Death Experiences, and Life-changing Adventure
Today’s PCT thru-hikers have a wealth of resources at their disposal — trail towns that cater to long-distance hikers, dedicated trail angels, GPS navigation, up-to-date water reports, and an entire
Top Backpacks on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
In this next installment of the 2024 Appalachian Trail survey, we're covering everything about backpacks! We take a look at the frame type and capacity hikers chose as well as...
Reflections of the PCT as I gear up for the AT
I remember my first hike as a young nipper. I would have been about 10. Dad took my sister, friend, and I on a two-night three-day hike called the Rakiura...
One will never be enough
I first heard about the continental divide trail when late one night in an anxiety ridden state in 2021 I was googling back up plans for if I didn’t get...
Richmond Ranges Reflection
Hello Richmonds, Goodbye John The more time I’ve spent on trail, the more familiar certain names and faces become. I’m more accustomed to sharing my food, stories, and memories with...
The Top Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Pads on the Appalachian Trail: 2024 Thru-Hiker Survey
We're back again with another 2024 Appalachian Trail survey post, and this time we're covering sleeping systems. We’ll discuss quilts vs sleeping bags, insulation type, and temperature. We take a
Reflections From My Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Today, January 17, marks six months since I completed my 2024 Appalachian Trail thru hike. On July 17, 2024, with passersby-turned-friends by my side, I clambered up the rocky path...
Join Us: Backpacker Radio LIVE Podcast in Austin!
Howdy, Texas trailblazers! Backpacker Radio is hitting the trail to Austin this spring for a LIVE podcast event you won’t want to miss! Saddle up and join Zach and Chaunce,...