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Hikers report no rain gear actually works in the 2020s

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When sleeping bags fail to work and what to do about it

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A common and potentially dangerous problem faced by backpackers

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A great item that most AT gear lists don't have

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How to screw up seriously in outdoor, wilderness areas

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Are backpackers better off with today's gear?

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Will Helene damage freak out AT thru hikers in 2025?

Thanks to Hurricane Helene, large areas of the Appalachian Trail will be a mess when hikers want to hike the entire trail.
Page that links to map of roughly 200 mile section -- appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/ga-va-tropical-storm-helene/
The map itself -- appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/ga-va-tropical-storm-helene/
Jim Fetig, president of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, describes damage and cleanup effort -- thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/hurricane-helene-repairs-on-the-at-are-well-underway-trail-clubs-ask-2025-hikers-to-consider-flip-flopping/
Donations taken for recovery effort -- appalachiantrail.org/news/appalachian-trail-resiliency-fund-launched-to-accelerate-helene-recovery/
Detours won't affect thru-hike recognition; Congress asked for financial help -- appalachiantrail.org/helene-recovery-resources-updates/
Details on risks hikers will face; annual Trail Days still on for 2025 -- appalachiantrail.org/official-blog/hiking-helene-storm-damage-info-for-2025-hikers/
In January 2021, ATC warns hikers no thru hikes will be recognized -- www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2021/01/25/appalachian-trail-conservancy-no-thru-hiking-recognition-covid-19-2021/6675546002/

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Hikers report no rain gear actually works in the 2020s

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Hikers report no rain gear actually works in the 2020s

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On Instagram in October 2024, The Trek: Appalachian Trail @appalachian.trail quoted an AT hiker as saying nobody has rain gear that actually works on the trail; with some of the comments agreeing. Flatbroke talks about approaches that might improve such a situation. I also recommend The Trek's website thetrek.co/. Those mileage per day figures are averages for the AT, by the way. Both my poncho...

When sleeping bags fail to work and what to do about it

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When sleeping bags fail to work and what to do about it

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We bought a nice sleeping bag for the Appalachian Trail and everything will be fine, right? Right?? REI website on sleeping bag temperature ratings tinyurl.com/yrzb97at Sleeping pad problem-solving video ua-cam.com/video/qQXimlu_OiU/v-deo.html Flatbrokeoutside playlists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook profile.php?id=100063328872435 Flatb...

A common and potentially dangerous problem faced by backpackers

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A common and potentially dangerous problem faced by backpackers

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In the outdoors, an ounce of prevention can be better than 10 pounds of cure. How to set up Google news alerts www.google.com/alerts National Park Service search and rescues www.fox13now.com/news/fox-13-investigates/thousands-of-national-park-visitors-need-rescue-every-year-and-its-costing-taxpayers When Flatbroke got seriously lost ua-cam.com/video/NEg34FSkMg4/v-deo.html Navigating with map an...

A great item that most AT gear lists don't have

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A great item that most AT gear lists don't have

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Flatbrokeoutside playlists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists The whiteblaze.net forum www.whiteblaze.net/forum/ Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook profile.php?id=100063328872435 Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter (or whatever the #@$ it's called) flatbrokeoutsid

How to screw up seriously in outdoor, wilderness areas

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How to screw up seriously in outdoor, wilderness areas

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A look at Flatbroke's Outdoor Mistake Hall of Shame to reveal the mental attitudes that lead to trouble in the first place. Flatbroke's playlists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter or whatever it's called flatbrokeoutsid Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook profile.php?id=100063328872435

Are backpackers better off with today's gear?

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Are backpackers better off with today's gear?

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Backpacking gear in 2023 seems to promise everything. But can it always deliver? Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter - flatbrokeoutsid Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook - profile.php?id=100063328872435 How and why Flatbroke made his own tents ua-cam.com/video/tZ_eFrLrq1o/v-deo.html Flatbrokeoutside's playlists - www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlist

Five gross things about long-distance hiking

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Five gross things about long-distance hiking

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Things can get grungy on a long-distance hike, but there are ways to deal with it. Flatbroke's playlists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists The PCTA on outdoor toilet habits www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/backcountry-basics/leave-no-trace/basic-skill-pooping-four-steps/ Flatbroke on Twitter flatbrokeoutsid Flatbroke on Facebook profile.php?id=100063328872435

Hiker is legally blamed for his own emergency

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Hiker is legally blamed for his own emergency

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While unusual, a situation reported in early 2023 still has things in common with other outdoor emergencies. Backpacker Magazine article www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/a-hiker-started-a-wildfire-trying-to-signal-for-help-now-he-owes-the-government-300000/?Backpacker Magazine,BackpackerMag-facebook,twitter

How a fanny pack might save our tail in the wild

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How a fanny pack might save our tail in the wild

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When it comes to preventing trouble, little details can make a big difference. When Flatbroke got seriously lost ua-cam.com/video/NEg34FSkMg4/v-deo.html Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter flatbrokeoutsid Flatbrokeoutside's play lists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists

Backpacking lessons from using a thin sleeping pad

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Backpacking lessons from using a thin sleeping pad

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Long distance hikers need to get a good night's sleep. What does it take to accomplish that? Flatbroke's playlists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists Flatbroke on Twitter flatbrokeoutsid

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A pointless activity while backpacking

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Some considerations for cooking our food when backpacking, particularly on high mileage, long distance trips. Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter flatbrokeoutsid

An overlooked nuisance on the Appalachian Trail

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An overlooked nuisance on the Appalachian Trail

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It's a problem that can be dealt with ... mostly. Flatbroke's homemade tents ua-cam.com/video/tZ_eFrLrq1o/v-deo.html When rain on the AT is a nightmare ua-cam.com/video/f_FHEzzTIVs/v-deo.html Flatbroke's Twitter flatbrokeoutsid Flatbroke on Facebook profile.php?id=100063328872435

The 'happy talk' fallacy on the Appalachian Trail

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The 'happy talk' fallacy on the Appalachian Trail

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For years the number of people attempting a northbound AT thru hike has increased, and the percentage of those who succeed has fallen. What is going on? Morale and reality playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLTJe9vVwbB9BugXA6YyOxWtbgB1jiOIyx.html Hiking for mileage playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLTJe9vVwbB9BbPiGihnI1L9LlLTEEJymt.html Health and safety play list ua-cam.com/play/PLTJe9vVwbB9BWxXPECKp3Y1EY_FkAjn...

When other AT hikers have trouble. Or do they?

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When other AT hikers have trouble. Or do they?

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Things don't always go smoothly on the Appalachian Trail, and when it happens to other hikers, sometimes we know about it. What should we do to help, if anything? Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook Flatbrokeoutside-176295672733321/?ref=bookmarks The AT Conservancy guidelines on dogs appalachiantrail.org/explore/hiking-with-dogs/#:~:text=The Appalachian Trail Conservancy pet,healthy and c...