Ariana Duckett
Is Your Backpacking Emergency Kit Up to Date?
You wake up among boulders with a headache, a swollen ankle, and no memory. Is your backpacking emergency kit ready for this?
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Hiking
Embark on a hiking journey like never before with insights that go beyond the trails. Check our out expert tips to start your journey right.
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Luna DeLamer
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ULTIMATE TOP 55+ BEST GIFTS FOR BACKPACKERS 2024 [ALL BUDGETS]
Unwrap adventure with Pathloom's Ultimate Gift Guide! From $0 to $449.95, find the perfect present for your outdoor explorer.
Elon Jones
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Outdoor Safety: How Wilderness First Aid Could Save Your Life...It Saved His
He shivers uncontrollably huddled under an emergency blanket that one of the Scout leaders took out of their wilderness first aid kit...
Pathloom Guest Blogger
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Hiking in San Diego: Best Trails and What to Know before You Go
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking in San Diego - the best trails, the important info to know in advance, and whether you can bring your dog!
Steve E
5 min read
Top 5 Trail Runner-Friendly Hiking Backpacks
For trail running-curious hikers not yet ready to commit to specialized running gear, these runner-friendly hiking packs let you do it all.
Donna J
7 min read
Pollen Problems: How to Deal with Allergies When Hiking and Camping
Allergies can wreak havoc on your outdoor activities. Here’s how to cope with seasonal allergies and mild reactions when camping and hiking.
Steve E
6 min read
Ultralight Backpacking Essentials Worth The Money
Ultralight backpacking gear is expensive, but capable of making your backcountry trips much more enjoyable. Here is what is worth the money
Pathloom Guest Blogger
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6 Great Ways to Find a Trail Buddy
Looking for a friend (or friends!) to go hiking or backpacking with? Here are some great ways to find like-minded hikers!
Steve E
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Hiking in Bryce Canyon: 5 Trails for Beating the Crowds
Is Bryce Canyon the new Zion? Popular trails are feeling crowded, but there is still lots of hiking in Bryce Canyon off of the beaten path.
Pathloom Guest Blogger
7 min read
Hiking For Fitness: 5 of the Best Hiking Areas in the Western U.S.
The Western US is full of great hiking areas, such as Yosemite, Glacier National Park, and Yellowstone. Learn more about them here!
Ankit Jain
11 min read
Sonora Pass & Trail of the Gargoyles: Camping Stanislaus National Forest
A Trip Report covering dispersed camping, offroading, and hiking adventures in the Stanislaus National Forest in the Sierra Nevadas
Pathloom Guest Blogger
6 min read
Oregon Coast Adventure Guide 2022: How to Travel on a Budget
Amazing destinations for camping, hiking, kayaking & more along the Oregon Coast- and the best way to find the right gear at the right price
Bryan Donoghue
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Backcountry Permit Guide - Updated 2022 Reboot
How to obtain a backcountry permit for hiking and camping on Wilderness, State, and National lands
Abby Voce
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Trip Report: Valley of Fire (Nevada), Horseshoe Bend (Arizona), Antelope Canyon (Arizona)
A road trip across the Southwest, featuring camping, hiking, and kayaking through Valley of Fire, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon
Abby Voce
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5 Life Lessons Learned on the Road to 51 National Parks in 6 Months
Intern Abby Voce visited every Nat'l Park in the contiguous USA in 6 months in 2021, where she learned a lot about the country, and herself
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