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• Gear Review: Kupilka 21 Natural Fiber Cup
  on Mar 9, 2012 in Gear Gear Review Backpacking Cups Hiking Outdoor Cooking Outdoor Eating Outdoors
  Kupilka is not only fun to say but is also a very progressive creative concept. Kupilka specializes in Natural Fiber drinking and eating vessels and utensils.  The Kupilka company was nice enough to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
• Adam Goes on a Blogging Vacation
  on Mar 8, 2012 in Book & Movie Reviews Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trails Appalachian Trials Appalachian Trials Book Backpacking Guest Posts Hiking Hiking The Trail Outdoors Reading
  Hey everyone just wanted to let you know that I am not here right now. Instead I am over at OutdoorBound.com. I was asked to write a review of Zach Davis aka The Good Badger’s book Appalachian... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
• Spring into Adventure Gear Giveaway
  on Mar 8, 2012 in Giveaway Giveaway / Sweepstakes Backpacking Free Gear Hiking Outdoors
  Spring is in the air and in some places it has already sprung. That means that all of us are ready to get out into the great outdoors and relieve ourselves of that dreaded cabin fever we have been... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
• Dehydrating is a science
  on Mar 7, 2012 in Trail Food Appalachian Trail Backpacking Dehydration Hiking
  A few weekends ago I got a food dehydrator.  Since then I have been dehydrating pretty much every fruit I can get my hands on. So far I have tried  Apples, Bananas, Strawberries, Pineapples, and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
• Backpack has been chosen: ULA Catalyst
  on Mar 6, 2012 in Gear Backpack Hiking Philmont Scout Ranch ULA Catalyst Ultralight Adventure Equipment
  The backpack that I have chosen is the ULA Catalyst. It is made by a company called Ultralight Adventure Equipment and are based out of Logan Utah. They make their backpacks in the owners very large... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
• Challenge Accpeted
  on Mar 6, 2012 in Life PreTrail Backpacking Hiking Training Weight Loss
  Yesterday I was challenged to a dual. Not the kind where we take 10 paces and shoot. Instead it will be in the form of weight loss.  A friend of mine Chris from blogwelldone.com and I will in the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
• SOLIO BOLT Solar Charger GIVEAWAY
  on Mar 5, 2012 in Giveaway Giveaway / Sweepstakes Backpacking Givaway Hiking Solar Charger Solio Solio Bolt
  It’s that time again. Where we have hit a great milestone and its time for another giveaway.  Today I am giving away the SOLIO BOLT charger. This little charger packs a big punch. Solio Bolt... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...
• 2012 Oscars Recap
  on Feb 27, 2012 in Life Appalachian Trail Backpacking Hiking Oscars Television TV
  Ok I know the title does not really fit my typical postings but I promise it is relevant. When my girlfriend and I moved into our house we opted not to get cable and for quite a while we did not even... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
• Playing with video
  on Feb 26, 2012 in PreTrail Video Appalachian Trail Backpacking Hiking
  Finally posted my first video where I welcome everyone to the site.  Really this is to help me get more comfortable in front of the camera. More to come… Happy Trails. Adam Related Posts:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...
• Sweet Mountain Water is well not so sweet.
  on Feb 23, 2012 in Gear Hiking Advice Hiking Tech Backpacking Hiking Outdoors Water Water Purification Water Treatment
  In my post yesterday The water is not clean in them thar hills I talked about the different types of filters and purification methods. Well one of those methods is using the iodine or other chemical... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
• The water is not clean in them thar hills
  on Feb 22, 2012 in Gear Hiking Advice Hiking Tech Backpacking Gear Tech Hiking Water Purification
  When heading out into the back country of the United States and you find yourself thirsty and in need of a drink from that cool stream right in front of you.  Take a moment to remember that in every... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
• Listen when your body speaks to you
  on Feb 20, 2012 in Hiking Advice Life Appalachian Trail Backpacking Hiking Outdoors
  Everyone says “I know my body” well the only one that really knows your body is well your body. Ever have a headache? Sure we all have and its happening because your body needs... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for f...
• 10k+ and Counting
  on Feb 17, 2012 in Life Website Update Appalachian Trail Backpacking Hiking Lists Philmont
  Hey everyone just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has visited the site and looked around. I decided to take a look and see how many page views I have had since the launch of Hiking The Trail... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
• THE MUIR PROJECT
  on Feb 15, 2012 in Life Video Backpacking Hiking John Muir Trail Outdoors The Muir Project
  If you are unable to get to the trail this week or even this month please take 20 min to watch the following videos and learn about The Muir Project. I would explain the project but they do it so... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit...
• Thru-hiking what it really is
  on Feb 15, 2012 in Life PreTrail Adventure Backpacking Funny Graphics Hiking Outdoors Thru-hiking
  I felt that this graphic was very fitting. Click the photo to view full size. Creator unknown source the internet. If you are the creator of this great photo let me know and I will gladly give you... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
• Alps Mountaineering Lynx 2 First Look
  on Feb 14, 2012 in Gear Gear Review Philmont Training PreTrail 2 person 3 season tent Backpacking Backpacking tent Hiking Outdoors Tent Tents
  As many of you know in July of this year my youngest brother Austin and I will be headed to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for a 10 day backpacking adventure. I did not spend to much time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo...
• Questions about the trail – Part One
  on Feb 9, 2012 in Life PreTrail Appalachian Trail Backpacking Hiking
  Here are some questions that I have been asked over the past few months. Some were asked in a very serious voice by very serious people so please try not to laugh. They were questions asked by... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f...
• I am pretty sure I am crazy
  on Feb 8, 2012 in Life PreTrail Backpacking Hiking Running
  Last Friday night I had a nice conversation with a very good friend of mine who happens to be in the health and wellness line of work. We discussed eating habits, loosing weight, and pretty much all... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
• Working from home the good the bad and the ugly.
  on Feb 6, 2012 in Life PreTrail Appalachian Trail Backpacking Hiking Working at home
  Today I am working from home.  I am at home today because we are getting a dishwasher.The funny thing to all of this is that there are two dishwashers sitting in my garage. Long story short as much... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
• MSR WhisperLite™ Universal First Look
  on Feb 2, 2012 in Uncategorized
  Last night I had the opportunity to test out my new MSR WhisperLite™ Universal stove.  I attached the gas and off it went. Took a few min to boil and was overall a very nice first test run.  I used... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my...

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