Notes From The Trail
Whether you’re backpacking or camping, getting your clothes wet can be a serious buzzkill. Sometimes, you’re voluntarily splashing into a nice cool lake or river on a sweltering summer day. In this case, it’s not such a big deal because the weather is nice and you’ll likely dry off in an hour or so! However, the climate isn’t always so forgiving. Your weekend camping trip may turn south real quick if some unexpected showers show up and dampen you and your clothes. In the odds of inescapable weather, how do we return soggy, damp clothes back to a wearable state?
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With the sun shining bright, everybody is back on the trails. We take pride in the fact that our shirts make taking on your favorite trails in spring and summer heat a little easier with their lightweight feel and moisture-wicking capabilities, all while being eco-friendly. You’ll stay cool and dry on the trail for hours, but that’s not the only thing you have to worry about when you want to just keep trucking.
Everybody knows the anguish of a good blister, and they can be serious buzzkills. That said, there are some remedies and methods you can practice to mitigate the effects of these annoying sores. We’ll tell you a few of them today so you can barrel on up the mountain comfortably and pain-free!
Walking across one's own state is an experience few get to embark on. You can’t truly fathom the history of a place until you’ve seen all parts of it, the good and the bad. I wouldn’t dare claim I’ve seen every corner of North Carolina, but I believe I’ve had the privilege of experiencing some of the most special parts of it.
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When Frank Hintz founded American Backcountry in 1993, he knew he needed captivating designs for the tees that shared his sentiment for the outdoors and their magic. We sat down with David Sheldon, one of the artists behind American Backcountry’s graphic design, to ask him about his process.
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You don’t have to be an expert outdoors person to go on a hike. However, if you want to remain safe and secure on your trek, then it is important to go well-prepared. If you are new to the world of hiking, you will need a quick rundown of the items that you simply must take with you on your adventure. On that note, here are some ideas of where to get started.
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