Essentials: Ultrathon Insect Repellent
When it comes to keeping biting insects at bay, nothing works quite as well as a liberal dose of Ultrathon Insect Repellent.
Essential Reading: Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Edition
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.
Gear Up: Liteflex Trek Umbrella
I’ve never really been an umbrella guy, but the Liteflex Trek Umbrella from Swing Trek changed my mind.
How to Pack a Backpack with Andrew Skurka
Hiking expert Andrew Skurka shows you the right way to pack a backpack.
How to Get a John Muir Trail Permit
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?
Nice Cairns!
Some people really hate rock cairns. But on the John Muir Trail, they often serve a very useful purpose.