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SMr Gear on the Appalachian Trail: Part II
Finishing the Journey
After I made it through the halfway mark I had the pleasure of hiking the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Virginia where I finally caught a glimpse of a rangy black bear- t...
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SMr Hammock Gear on the Appalachian Trail: Part I
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Chad "Octo" Haynes enjoys sunrise at Zealand Cliffs, New Hampshire in a chivey - green Pares hammock.
Pre-Hike Pack Cramming
All the gear before the hike… half of it ...
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Fit for the Rugged Trail: The Nubé Stratos Hammock Shelter on the AT
2016: Hammock Camping Life on the Appalachian Trail
Erik Barstow Tests the Grit of the Nubé Stratos
Marine Veteran-turned photographer and survivor of Lyme's disease, Erik Barstow hiked 1000 m...