A thru-hiker’s gear is personal — sacred even. We asked 16 of our Trek bloggers to weigh in with their expertise after months on trail across the AT, PCT, and CDT. Read on to find out what gear they sent home 🥾 buff.ly/46sXA3M

Temporary Cable Bridge Restores Safe Passage Over San Joaquin River 👏 buff.ly/46B05Bb

Get ready to keep the summer stoke alive with the It’s Still Summer Giveaway, presented by @thetrek_, Hammock Gear, and Minus33 Merino Wool . More than $15,500 worth of backpacking goods are up for grabs! buff.ly/4c8INfW

Trek Blogger Brandon is a huge fan of Topo Atheletic footwear. He discusses the quality, durability, and performance of the new Topo Athletic Pursuit 2. Check out what he had to say 👀 buff.ly/3AhuAjt

POV: You spent years planning your thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, only to have your dreams of a continuous footpath squashed by the wildfires that have closed large swaths of the trail. But is it safe to keep hiking amid diminishing air quality? 🔥 buff.ly/3WVLvAX

Best Deals for Hikers From the Public Lands Summer Send Off Sale 💰 buff.ly/3SG1vVi

Join us at the NYC Backpacker Radio Hiker Meetup sponsored by LMNT! 🎉 buff.ly/46H29Yv

Elina Osborne on “It Is The People”, Her PCT Documentary, Videography, and Storytelling (BPR 270) 🎙️ buff.ly/3XzpGXf

“I Just Had To Skip So Many Miles”: How 2024 PCT Thru-Hikers Are Adapting to Fires and Trail Closures 🔥 buff.ly/3TCV1qO

Feathered Friends Flicker Ultralight Quilt Sleeping Bag Review ⛺ buff.ly/3XM6cjl

AT vs. PCT Panel: Gear, Culture, and Logistics with Abby Evans and Hannah Goodman (BPR 271) 🎙️ buff.ly/4eezFIE

After months of hiking, the abrupt shift from thru-hiking back to daily life can trigger what many call “post-trail depression.” Everyone’s post-trail experience will be unique, but these are a few techniques to navigate this transition 💚 buff.ly/3XtGnDj

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Contour 35 Pack Review 🎒 buff.ly/3XzEgxE

Garmin Announces New inReach With Voice and Photo Messaging 🆘 buff.ly/3XtHanL

Calling all Denver folks! Backpacker Radio will be LIVE in Denver for the second time this year! Come hang with Zach and Chaunce along with their guest, Kyle O’Grady of Kyle Hates Hiking. Get more info here. buff.ly/4gIZNwT

John Z on Making Gear, Not Filtering Water, and 50-Mile Days (BPR 272) 🎙️ buff.ly/3Bl3kRP

Garmin inReach Mini 2 Review (Including Real-Life SOS) 🆘 buff.ly/3XI372j

Osprey backpacks have been a longtime favorite of backpackers and thru-hikers alike. I was curious to see what modifications Osprey had made to the Eja women’s pack (hipbelt pockets are back!). Check out my thoughts! buff.ly/3zK6SfN

Ian Mangiardi on Youtube Hit “As It Happens,” Getting Dumped on Trail (Twice), and The Explorers Club (BPR 273) 🎙️ buff.ly/3TNQFNs

2024 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Submit Your Completion Photos 💪 buff.ly/4eubVA3