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Top news of the week: 13.08.2022.

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On Aug 12, 2022
Whenever a hiker falls off a cliff or gets gored after approaching a bison too closely, internet commenters are all too ready to blame it on selfie seeking. A group of scientists dove into a mountain of national park data to figure out if they're right. https://t.co/ZttGGsi4aw
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Could Social Media Be Landing Hikers in Danger? This Study Suggests So.

Could Social Media Be Landing Hikers in Danger? This Study Suggests So.

A group of researchers from University of California, Irvine investigated the link between SAR incidents, park visitation, and Twitter posts. Their conclusions could inform how hikers ...

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On Aug 11, 2022
Our gear columnist lives in Ashland, Oregon, a popular pop-off point for Pacific Crest Trail hikers. Which got him thinking... why not ask them about the gear they couldn’t bear to backpack without? https://t.co/PuPMHcIHLx
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We Asked 6 PCT Hikers What Their Favorite Piece of Gear Was

We Asked 6 PCT Hikers What Their Favorite Piece of Gear Was

They’re 1,706 miles in and this is what they like most

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On Aug 12, 2022
Our travel columnist @BrazenBackpack hopped in a kayak and waded into the mystery that is South Carolina’s Congaree National Park: https://t.co/9jUQTVuxEV https://t.co/pRI3P6phBa
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Seeking Swamp Mystique? Look No Further than Congaree National Park.

Seeking Swamp Mystique? Look No Further than Congaree National Park.

You don’t have to know much about paddling to wend the dark waterways of Congaree, in South Carolina. But persistence and a good sense of humor will help you along.

@BackpackerMag shared
On Aug 13, 2022
A Canadian hiker is facing charges after allegedly using a shotgun to shoot and wound a bear in Jasper National Park. https://t.co/BU5WGpx5OE
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On Aug 9, 2022
The La Sportiva Jackal is a trail runner that wears more like a hiking shoe than a shoe designed for mountain running. https://t.co/jT2si4oaIT https://t.co/1SfB3BjGFn
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La Sportiva Jackal Trail Runner Review

La Sportiva Jackal Trail Runner Review

The La Sportiva Jackal is a trail runner that wears more like a hiking shoe than a minimalist shoe designed for mountain running.

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On Aug 12, 2022
In the time it takes some people to pack their gear, Stringbean hiked the entire JMT. https://t.co/uxHZFQvzke
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“Stringbean” Joe McConaughy Sets New John Muir Trail FKT

“Stringbean” Joe McConaughy Sets New John Muir Trail FKT

Joe McConaughy sets a new Fastest Known Time on the 223-mile John Muir Trail

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On Aug 12, 2022
I have yet to find the perfect backpack that combines photography & hiking. They always seem to lean one way or the other... Is This the Perfect Camera Backpack for Hiking and Travel? https://t.co/80TpMvPQki https://t.co/BidCsY2Mgq
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Is This the Perfect Camera Backpack for Hiking and Travel?

Is This the Perfect Camera Backpack for Hiking and Travel?

About two years ago, my long search for a new camera backpack ended as I stumbled upon a company called NYA-EVO. In this article, I review their biggest backpack, the Fjord 60-C. After two ...

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On Aug 11, 2022
The Outdoor Research Bugout Brim Hat (formerly called the Sentinel Brim Hat) is well suited for summer hiking and backpacking, rain or shine. https://t.co/RVP5Hkjs6x https://t.co/nDqJzGuMPG
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OR Bugout Brim Hiking Hat w/Insect Shield

OR Bugout Brim Hiking Hat w/Insect Shield

The Outdoor Research Bugout Brim Hat (formerly called the Sentinel Brim Hat) is well suited for summer hiking and backpacking, rain or shine.