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Kula Cloth Review

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Screenshot of AllTrails app main screen and another screenshot of a Gaia GPS app main screen with the word vs between them.

AllTrails Versus Gaia – Which is the Best GPS App for Hiking?

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Woman wearing peach long-sleeve sun shirt and grey pants with a blue day pack walking through woods with red and brown leaves on the ground.

Top 6 Women’s Sun Shirts for Hiking and Backpacking

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Best Lightweight Wool Shirts for Hiking and Backpacking

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Screenshot of main Gaia screen from phone with additional photos of maps and search results from the app against a green background.

Gaia Review

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AllTrails Review

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How to Find Hiking Pants that Fit

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Best Petite Hiking Pants For Women 2023

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25+ Gifts for Backpackers

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What to Wear Hiking in the Summer

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Brown socks with Minus33 logo on toes propped up on metal fire ring.

Minus33 Clothing Review

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Choosing The Best Hiking Socks

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BruTrek Outdoor Coffee Products – Review

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Navy blue LARQ water bottle standing in red and yellow leaves

LARQ Water Bottle Review

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Best Backpacking Pots (And Tips on Choosing One)

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Zoleo versus Garmin inReach Mini

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Backpacking Quilt versus Sleeping Bag

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Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags for Beginners

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Finding the Right Backpacking Sleeping Bag

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The Best 2 Person Backpacking Tents for 2021

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10 Strategies for Finding Discounted Backpacking Gear

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What to Wear Backpacking

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Washing Your Down Sleeping Bag – Everything You Need to Know

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FITTING AND ADJUSTING A BACKPACK

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  • About
    • Hi, I’m Alison
    • Work With Me
  • North Carolina
    • Exploring North Carolina
    • North Carolina Festivals and Annual Events
    • Discover North Carolina’s State Parks
      • NC State Parks by Location and Activity
    • North Carolina Small Towns
    • Outdoors North Carolina
    • Asheville, NC
  • Nearby States
    • Exploring States Near North Carolina
  • Backpacking/Hiking
    • Backpacking Basics
    • Backpacking North Carolina (and nearby States)
    • Backpacking and Hiking Tips and Tricks
    • Backpacking and Hiking Gear
  • Resources
    • Backpacking Packing Lists For Every Season
    • Gear for Cold Weather Backpacking
    • Travel Tips and Tricks
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