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In times of crisis, preparedness is like paddling a kayak through unpredictable waters—without it, the currents can pull you off course, but with the right gear and mindset, you can...

In the eyes of Trusty, essentials are all about safety. No one ever plans on getting lost or temporarily displaced. Part of being safe in the outdoors comes with knowing...

We take the excuses out of your long-delayed foray into camping by providing the key equipment: tent, sleeping pads, camp chairs, hammocks, tarp, lights, stove, kitchen gear. You can read...

You’ve long toyed with the idea of camping: of leaving your cares at home and setting up shop for the weekend in the woods, a cool breeze washing over you,...

> NOAA – National Hurricane Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Checklist Things to Do Before Disaster Strikes: Secure or bring inside lawn furniture, trashcans, bicycles, toys, etc. Trim dead tree limbs. Clean...

Fear of the cold may have you missing out on some of the best hiking ever. Ev-er!What is it that kicks in our hibernation instinct come winter? Are we channeling...

Enter to win Trusty’s Eclipse Package: HERE Lads! Where are your glasses!? “Plan ahead.” Sound advice for the coming penumbral occulation on Monday, Aug. 21 — and it comes to...

Through our GetHiking! program and our involvement in the Hike NC! hiking initiative launched this fall by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, an increasing number of folks...

By Josh Rewis, (Virginia Beach Staff) Hello there, aspiring thru-hiker! Congratulations on making it this far in your journey. If you’re at the point of compiling a gear list, you...

The most common questions a thru-hiker gets asked in town typically refer to our food. “What do you eat out there?” “How do you carry enough food for 5 months?”...

When Jaala and Tommy Freeman leave on their honeymoon early tomorrow, they’ll be equipped like few other newlyweds. Bear canister? Check. Ice axe? Check. Instant hashbrowns? You bet! Gotta keep...

Tommy and Jaala Freeman are all about efficiency when it comes to thru-hiking. The couple met while both were thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2012, where the trail crosses the...

#10 GLOVES You’ve got to keep your hands warm and if there’s no power to run the dryer you may want something waterproof… May we present GoreTex: it’s ‘Gear Speakanese’...

Wilmington customer Mike McCartney has done his homework and offers insight into backpacking when there is air travel involved to reach your destination. Thanks, Mike – we know many folks...

It’s a hot day in the city, so a hike in the mountains sounds like a cool idea. You, your friend and your dog arrive at midday and start your...

The following list is not meant to cover every travel situation, but merely to serve as a reminder of the items that many people take on trips. Nor is it...

Basics / Necessities map of area in waterproof case compass headlamp / flashlight / batteries (reverse while in pack) extra batteries knife nylon cord (30 feet / 10 meters) duct...

After graduating from high school, our oldest son is preparing to visit Peru on a mission trip. Prior to departure he is taking another adventure into the world of the...