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Essentials: Ultrathon Insect Repellent
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Essentials: Ultrathon Insect Repellent

ByTom Fassbender July 20, 2017November 21, 2017

When it comes to keeping biting insects at bay, nothing works quite as well as a liberal dose of Ultrathon Insect Repellent.

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Essential Reading: Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Edition
Adventure | Books

Essential Reading: Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Edition

ByTom Fassbender April 25, 2017March 18, 2018

Check out The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail, the newest edition of Andrew Skurka’s essential guide, one of the best resources for long distance hikers.

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Gear Up: Liteflex Trek Umbrella
Gear Up

Gear Up: Liteflex Trek Umbrella

ByTom Fassbender October 20, 2016

I’ve never really been an umbrella guy, but the Liteflex Trek Umbrella from Swing Trek changed my mind.

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How to Pack a Backpack with Andrew Skurka
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How to Pack a Backpack with Andrew Skurka

ByTom Fassbender October 6, 2016October 6, 2016

Hiking expert Andrew Skurka shows you the right way to pack a backpack.

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How to Get a John Muir Trail Permit
Adventure | John Muir Trail

How to Get a John Muir Trail Permit

ByTom Fassbender May 12, 2016June 24, 2018

If you want to hike the John Muir Trail, you’re going to a wilderness permit from Yosemite National Park. But how do you get one?

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Nice Cairns!
outdoors | Social Commentary

Nice Cairns!

ByTom Fassbender March 23, 2015May 29, 2015

Some people really hate rock cairns. But on the John Muir Trail, they often serve a very useful purpose.

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