Spring is usually a time of trip planning, early season conditioning, and gear list tinkering. There is still a bit of adventure travel uncertainty with …
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When travelers, hikers, and backpackers begin planning their gear list for an epic trip, a device to ‘capture the memories’ is usually one of the …
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Getting the right pack for your Camino pilgrimage is critical, especially for those with little backpacking/hiking experience. An uncomfortable or heavy pack can lead to …
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Picking the right trail shoe is probably the most important gear decision you’ll need to make for a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. It’s pretty easy …
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The Trail 2650 is a stylish, yet surprisingly capable hiking shoe from Danner. Inspired by the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, this shoe features a stable …
The vast majority of visitors to Mosquito Flat embark on a day hike of Little Lakes Valley (see guide), but in my opinion, the nearby …
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The Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR is a compact and lightweight prime lens for Fuji’s X-mount camera system. With a full frame equivalent 76mm …
100 Hikes of a Lifetime is a new book by National Geographic featuring some of the world’s most scenic trails. The book is organized into …
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In parts one, two, and three of my Camino Portuguese pilgrimage documentary, I covered the first seven stages of our journey from Porto to Pontevedra. Part …
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The La Sportiva Kaptiva has been a ‘daily driver’ type of trail running and hiking shoe for me over the last six months with heavy …