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Epic Water Filters Nalgene OG Outdoor
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Stories and guides from a thru-hike of one of America's most famous trails.

John Muir Trail in Lyell Canyon
John Muir Trail Day 1: Lyell Canyon
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John Muir Trail Gear List: Brady’s Picks
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How to Get John Muir Trail Permits in 2020
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Guide to Resupply On the John Muir Trail
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Backpacking Gear

Gear lists, guides, and reviews to help you make the important gear decisions.

Epic Water Filters Nalgene OG Outdoor
Epic Water Filters Outdoor Series Review: The Best Filtered Water Bottle For Hiking
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backcountry lake
The Best Water Filters For Backpacking and Hiking (in 2022)
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Salomon Speedcross 5
Salomon Speedcross 5 Review: The Ultimate Mud-Runner
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Kuhl Silencr Kargo Short and Kontour Short
Gear Review: KÜHL Kontour Skinny Short 4″
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