Zen and the Pain of Long-Distance Backpacking
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1200+ miles logged, 100+ nights on trail across six states, and practical lessons: choose route by region and available time, expect complex resupply and hitch or shuttle logistics, and aim for a trusted ultralight backpack and sleeping pads that save your hips. Gear choices matter—lightweight clothing still adds weight, food must be calorie-dense (about 600 calories burned per day on top of baseline), carry a water filter/pump to avoid giardia, and prepare for blisters, snow crossings, and duct-tape repairs.
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