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Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2022 Survey
In the second installment of this year’s Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the CDT. Continental Divide Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers and (spoiler alert) it’s impossible to find a perfect CDT gear list. That said, we can try. I’ve organized this in a way that I hope will give a comprehensive picture of what gear CDT thru-hikers are using. This…
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Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey (2022)
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The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2021 Survey
The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2021 Survey
In the second installment of this year’s Continental Divide Trail Thru-hiker Survey, we dive into CDT hikers’ gear. Continental Divide Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers and (spoiler alert) it’s impossible to find a perfect CDT gear list. That said, we can try. I’ve organized this post in a way that I hope will give a comprehensive picture of what gear CDT thru-hikers are using. This…
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The Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey (2021)
The Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey (2021)
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Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter Review
Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter Review
The Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter is a 2.2 oz / 62 g hollow-fiber membrane water filter that removes bacteria and protozoa from water sources. It’s designed with simplicity and ultralight backpacking in mind – certainly something you’ll find hikers using on trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. However, it’s also a great choice for shorter backpacking trips or…
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The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
In the third part of this year’s Continental Divide Trail Thru-hiker Survey, we take a deep dive into Continental Divide Trail hikers’ gear. CDT gear lists vary wildly between hikers and (spoiler alert) it’s impossible to find a perfect CDT gear list. That said, we can try. I’ve organized this post in a way that I hope will give a comprehensive picture of what gear CDT thru-hikers are using.…
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The Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey (2020)
The Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey (2020)
In the second installment of the 2020 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey, we’ll take a look at the hikers who were actually on the trail this year. Normally, this information is covered in the initial survey publication, but because of many hikers choosing to cancel their hikes due to COVID-19, I first published this year’s NOGO data. The CDT Survey is now in its fourth and I would like to…
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SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger Review
SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger Review
The SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger is a satellite messenger (not a personal locator beacon, PLB) intended for tracking, communication, and calling emergency services. It weighs 4 oz / 114g (this includes the required 4 AAA batteries) and uses GEOS satellite technology (more on this below). SPOT devices (the Gen3 included) require a subscription to function. Subscriptions start at $11.95/month…
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