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Using a Jar for Stoveless Backpacking

Using a Jar for Stoveless Backpacking

Brian Fryer

I never thought I'd explore the many uses of a peanut butter jar until last summer on the Continental Divide Trail, when it became both my stove and my bowl....

Using a Jar for Stoveless Backpacking

Brian Fryer

I never thought I'd explore the many uses of a peanut butter jar until last summer on the Continental Divide Trail, when it became both my stove and my bowl....

Should Trekking Poles Count in Base Weight?

Brian Fryer

I hiked the first 700 miles of the PCT without trekking poles. I'd read that they were heavy, unnecessary things, like weights that you carried in your hands. Although I...

Should Trekking Poles Count in Base Weight?

Brian Fryer

I hiked the first 700 miles of the PCT without trekking poles. I'd read that they were heavy, unnecessary things, like weights that you carried in your hands. Although I...

Acceptable Backpack Weight

Brian Fryer

I've been lurking on various Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail web communities for the past few months, watching the annual ritual of this year's hikers trying to plan ahead...

Acceptable Backpack Weight

Brian Fryer

I've been lurking on various Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail web communities for the past few months, watching the annual ritual of this year's hikers trying to plan ahead...

Paul's John Muir Trail Hike

Paul's John Muir Trail Hike

Brian Fryer

My John Muir Trail Adventure You know you've married the right girl when she says, "go for it, this'll probably be your only chance to hike it before you retire!",...

Paul's John Muir Trail Hike

Brian Fryer

My John Muir Trail Adventure You know you've married the right girl when she says, "go for it, this'll probably be your only chance to hike it before you retire!",...

Off Trail Hiking Tips

Off Trail Hiking Tips

Brian Fryer

Many of Gossamer Gear's Trail Ambassadors like hiking off trail. It's actually quite easy to get hooked once you try it. I decided to ask a few of them why...

Off Trail Hiking Tips

Brian Fryer

Many of Gossamer Gear's Trail Ambassadors like hiking off trail. It's actually quite easy to get hooked once you try it. I decided to ask a few of them why...

Ideas for No Cook Backpacking Meals

Brian Fryer

I tried backpacking with no-cook foods rather than the usual cooked fare on a two week trip this summer. It's not clear I saved much weight with no-cook foods,ackpacking meals...

Ideas for No Cook Backpacking Meals

Brian Fryer

I tried backpacking with no-cook foods rather than the usual cooked fare on a two week trip this summer. It's not clear I saved much weight with no-cook foods,ackpacking meals...