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Vermont Long Trail: The Complete Thru-Hiker's Guide

The Vermont Long Trail runs the length of Vermont along the main ridge of the Green Mountains, from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian border. It is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States and the Green Mountain Club is still the route's central steward. The Appalachian Trai

Brooke Wilder 34 min read
Backpacking Quilts

Best Backpacking Quilts: What to Buy and What to Avoid

Backpacking quilts are lighter than mummy bags and sleep warmer in most conditions, but only if you know how to buy one. The market is full of temperature ratings that do not mean the same thing across brands, footbox options that matter only in specific conditions, and no standard for comparison ac

Brooke Wilder 9 min read

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