Gear Camping Gear The Best Thru Hiking Backpacks of 2025. We chatted with four thru-hikers to see what they carried for their first thru-hike, and what they’re still carrying now. By Laura Lancaster.

Once you start thru-hiking, though, you’ll stop doing this. A common mantra among thru-hikers is “hike your own hike.” Some people are thru-hiking at two miles per hour. Some people are thru-hiking at ...

Materials: Thru hiking exposes your gear to a range of environmental conditions. Look for backpacks constructed from durable, water-resistant materials like Dyneema, Cordura, and ripstop nylon.

Altra Lone Peak 7. SEE IT. Thru hiking shoes are made for backpackers who take long multi-day hikes on extended trails, like the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or Appalachian Trail (AT).

With some of the best design-to-performance-to-cost ratio on the market, The One is continually one of the top-selling solo ...

A thru-hike — yes, “thru,” not “through” — is the ultimate test of any piece of gear. Hikers who undertake these treks total their miles in the thousands, and push backpacks, sleeping bags, tents and ...

Many trails boast nearby outfitters, and upgrading gear during a thru-hike is one of a journey’s little thrills. Remember: You Are (Most Likely) Not in Danger of Starving to Death.

Thru-Hiking Gear That Can Make or Break a Relationship We've been married 13 years and backpacked more than 12,000 miles together. This is what we've learned. Published: ...

We rounded up the best status backpacking gear for thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. We talked to thru hikers and gear experts about the most coveted and popular items on the trail and at camp.

Gear Differences In Backpacking And Thru-Hiking. Because backpacking and thru-hiking tend to have different goals, they also have different gear requirements. In general, ...