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Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Review 2019

Outdoor Gear Type: Sleeping Pads
Recommended For: Ultralight Backpacker

The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol’s accordion folds are classic, but the cost and weight make it an easy choice for the thrifty, gram-counting backpacker.

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7 Epic Spring Hikes

Day hikes and overnight backpack trips abound in this roundup of epic spring hikes for 2016. Get a brief overview of the hikes and plan your next trip.

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Thru Hiking the Santa Monica Mountains: 67 Mile Backbone Trail is Complete

Thru-hike the Santa Monica Mountains with the Backbone Trail, 67 miles from Point Magu into Santa Monica, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

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Hike Montana with the Montana Wilderness Association’s Online Guide

Have you seen Montana Wilderness Association’s interactive hiking guide to the Big Sky State? Check it out, and hike Montana with ease.

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Spring Hikes: Hike the Franconia Ridge Loop, New Hampshire

A stunning and well-loved trek in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Hike the Franconia Ridge Loop and feast upon the view.

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Custom Backpacking Signs: Interview with Phillip Ouellette of Trailsigns

When I’m not sure how to proceed, or I’m worried about money or I start to obsess about the future of my business, I have a rule: go make something.

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Kickstart the California Hiking Map, Interview

Check out this fully funded Kickstarter, and get yourself the California Hiking Map, which contains every trail in California. We interviewed the creator.

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Topographic Aerial Trail Videos Made with Route 3D

These topographic aerial trail videos are stunning. Made with Route 3D technology, you can see a side-by-side projection of the JMT and Rim-to-Rim trails.

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California Hot Springs: A Golden State Necessity

Need to soak? These California hot springs are accessible, sizzling, and fairly private. See where to relax in the Golden State.

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