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Ultralight Packs, Microspikes & a New AT Postage Stamp |
| This week, we’re celebrating big wins—starting with our giveaway winner! We’ve also got trail-ready gear picks, a fresh backpacking guide, and some seriously cool news for Appalachian Trail fans. |
| | 🏆 Giveaway Winner Announcement |
| Thanks to everyone who entered our latest giveaway—we loved seeing the stoke from the trail community! 🎉 Drumroll, please… Congrats to James W., who scored a Nitecore NU27 from our headlamps gear guide. Didn’t win this time? No worries—we’ve got more gear giveaways coming every few weeks, so stay tuned. 👀 |
| | | | Looking to shed pack weight without sacrificing performance? Our NEW guide to the Best Ultralight Backpacks features the most trusted, trail-tested designs for thru-hikes, section hikes, and fastpacking trips. 💡 Inside the Guide: ~ Top ultralight picks for every budget ~ Weight, comfort, and durability comparisons ~ Tips on fit and pack volume ~ Staff-tested favorites from brands like Hyperlite, ULA, Gossamer Gear & more |
| | | | | Snowy trails, icy switchbacks, and frozen creek crossings? No problem. The Kahtoola MICROspikes offer serious grip and stability on early spring hikes. If you need a pair for your next adventure, these are our favorites!
❤️ Why We Love Them ❤️ ✅ Ultra-packable and lightweight ✅ Excellent traction on icy and mixed terrain ✅ Easy to put on and take off ✅ Durable enough for season after season They’re a must-have for shoulder-season hiking and alpine missions. Read the full review |
| | | 📬 Trail News: The Appalachian Trail Gets a New USPS Stamp! |
| The U.S. Postal Service recently released a set of commemorative Appalachian Trail forever stamp, celebrating one of America’s most iconic long-distance hiking routes.
This stamp set is a part of the “America’s Forever Trails” series and is a beautiful tribute to the A.T.’s 2,190+ miles of wilderness, challenge, and community. If you have spent time on the trail, this is a piece of history worth grabbing. |
| | | 🤣 Trailside Laugh – A Stamp-Worthy Joke
Q: “Why did the hiker bring a stamp on the trail?"
A: "To send it! 🥾 📬 🌄 |
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