Cape Enniberg Trail: Hiking to the World’s Highest Promontory
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by Cam
1y ago
At the northernmost tip of the Faroe Islands lies a towering sea cliff by the name of Enniberg. Looming 754 m (2,474 ft) over the North Atlantic Ocean, it is said to be the world’s highest sea-facing promontory and, thanks to Read More ... The post Cape Enniberg Trail: Hiking to the World’s Highest Promontory first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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30 Signs You’re Carrying Too Much Stuff in Your Backpack
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by Cam
1y ago
There is no universal blueprint as to how you should backpack. We all have our own motivations, needs, and levels of experience. That being said, one thing upon which everyone can agree is that hiking is substantially easier and more Read More ... The post 30 Signs You’re Carrying Too Much Stuff in Your Backpack first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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Swami’s Gear Closet: Backpacks
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by Cam
1y ago
I’ve never considered myself to be a gearhead. I use gear to hike, not the other way around. That said, if you spend enough time backpacking over enough years, chances are you’ll accumulate the type of equipment necessary to help Read More ... The post Swami’s Gear Closet: Backpacks first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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Review: Six Moon Designs Swift X Backpack
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by Cam
1y ago
The Swift X is a highly customizable lightweight backpack from Six Moon Designs. Made with either Liteskin or X-Pac material, it has a maximum volume of 56 L and tips the scales anywhere between 27 oz (0.8 kg) and 40 Read More ... The post Review: Six Moon Designs Swift X Backpack first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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A Natural Progression: From Stranger to Guest to Family
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by Cam
1y ago
When many people first head out into the wilderness, they feel like a stranger in a strange land. Out of their comfort zone. Odd sounds, weird smells, too hot, too cold, too wet, too much. The first time may prove Read More ... The post A Natural Progression: From Stranger to Guest to Family first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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70 Crappy (but practical) Christmas Gifts for Hikers
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by Cam
1y ago
(Note: This year’s list contains many of your old favourites, along with 20 new additions. I realize that December 24 is very late for a Christmas gift post, but what the hey, this article has never really been about the Read More ... The post 70 Crappy (but practical) Christmas Gifts for Hikers first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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Introducing Wanderlust Himalaya: Hiking on Top of the World
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by Cam
1y ago
Timely online content has never been my strong suit.  “No shit. You’re no great shakes when it comes to posting regularly, either”, reply 98% of long-term readers of The Hiking Life. Case in point, the following introductory post for Wanderlust Read More ... The post Introducing Wanderlust Himalaya: Hiking on Top of the World first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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Schladminger Tauern High Trail
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by Cam
2y ago
The Schladming Tauern mountains are a subrange of the Austrian Central Alps. Crisscrossed by a network of rugged footpaths, the ambulatory highlight of the area is its namesake high trail (Höhenweg) which features sweeping glacial valleys, knife-edge ridgelines, lake-dotted plateaus, Read More ... The post Schladminger Tauern High Trail first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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Books for Hikers and Backpackers (2021 Edition)
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by Cam
2y ago
Updated and expanded since the last edition in 2019, “Books for Hikers and Backpackers” now includes more than 70 works separated into eight categories: 1. Educational; 2. Guidebooks; 3. Humour; 4. Inspirational; 5. Literature; 6. Memoirs; 7. Philosophy, and; 8. Read More ... The post Books for Hikers and Backpackers (2021 Edition) first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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50 Signs You May Have Taken Ultralight Backpacking Too Far
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by Cam
2y ago
A couple of years ago I published an article titled 30 Signs You May Have Taken Ultralight Backpacking too Far. It was a (mostly) tongue-in-cheek take on those that may have imbibed a little too much on the UL Kool-Aid. Read More ... The post 50 Signs You May Have Taken Ultralight Backpacking Too Far first appeared on The Hiking Life ..read more
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