Author: Mike
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Best Camp Stoves in 2026: From Solo Backpacking to Group Camping
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! I want to start with a confession… I once spent three days on a mountain trek eating cold food because I forgot to check whether…
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Running in Bad Weather: Why I Actually Prefer It (And How to Gear Up For It)
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! I need to confess something that makes most people look at me like I have a problem. My favourite runs are the ones where the…
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Wild Camping for Beginners: Everything I Wish I Knew Before My First Night in the Woods
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Writing this article I wanted to make a confession… My first wild camping trip was a disaster. Not the dramatic kind where someone gets airlifted…
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How to Start Trail Running: A Beginner’s Guide to Gear, Training and Trails
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Trail running is one of those things that sounds more complicated than it is. People imagine elite athletes hammering mountain ridges at impossible speeds, and…
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What to Pack for Your First Camping Trip: The Ultimate Beginner’s Checklist
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Your first camping trip is two weeks away and you’re staring at an empty bag wondering where to even start. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.…
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How to Choose Hiking Shoes: The Complete Beginner’s Guide (2026)
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! If you’ve ever stood in a gear shop staring at a wall of hiking footwear, completely overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Trail runners, hiking shoes, mid-cut…
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Best Trekking Poles in 2026. Do You Really Need Them?
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! If you’ve ever wondered whether trekking poles are worth carrying, you’re not alone. Some hikers won’t take a single step without them, while others see…
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Best Hiking Backpacks Under $100 in 2026
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Finding a reliable hiking backpack doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Thanks to improvements in materials and design, there are now dozens of excellent backpacks…
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Best Lightweight Camping Gear for Beginners in 2026
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Getting into camping is exciting, but buying your first gear can quickly become overwhelming. Many beginners make the mistake of purchasing bulky equipment that is…
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Best Value Trail Running Shoes in 2026: Great Performance Without the Price Tag
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Trail running is one of the fastest-growing outdoor sports right now and for good reason. There’s nothing quite like leaving the pavement behind and finding…
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