Erik The Black's Backpacking Blog

Planning a long distance backpacking trip and wondering what kind of pack to get? Here are ten of the most popular lightweight backpacks for thru-hikers.

Thru-hiking is backpacking an entire trail in a single trip. If you are planning a thru-hike here are some tips to help you succeed, with information about why hikers quit, setting priorities, pacing, scheduling, hiking your own hike and making trail friends.

Last week I posted an article with some tips for thru-hikers. Here is Part 2 of that series, with more information about footcare, diet, gear weight, managing finances, staying positive and not quitting…