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The Great Dietary Scapegoat: How We Got Heart Disease All Wrong

NEMO Pulse Quilt + KARO Baffling = The Warmest Night of Sleep You’ll Ever Have Outdoors

Why We Love Hiking: Exploring Why It's Type 2 or Type 3 Fun

The Benefits of Trekking Poles: Why You Should Use Them on Your Next Hike

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Your knees might be aging 40% faster than necessary on the trail. Trekking poles offer more than joint relief - science backs their game-changing benefits.

Apr 9, 2025

What Are Hiking Gaiters and How They Protect You on the Trail

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From mud to snow to scree, hiking gaiters offer more protection than you think. Here’s everything you need to know before buying a pair.

Apr 9, 2025

How to Take Care of Your Feet While Hiking with Trail Runners

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Think trail runners are perfect for hiking? Your feet might strongly disagree. Learn why proper foot care makes the difference between bliss and agony.

Apr 9, 2025

Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down Quilt Review: Amazing Loft For Seasonal Use

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Is a 40-degree down quilt truly 3-season capable? The Outdoor Vitals StormLoft delivers surprising warmth at just over a pound with 800+ fill power. Premium features defy its reasonable price point.

Apr 7, 2025

Pack Lighter, Hike Longer: How Fat Adaption Transforms Trails

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Think fat makes you fat? On the trail, it's your best friend. Learn why serious hikers are loading up on this misunderstood nutrient.

Apr 7, 2025

Merino Wool vs Synthetic Fabrics: A Comparison for Hiking and Adventure Gear

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Merino wool and synthetics face off in an epic gear battle. Which fabric secretly holds your hiking success - or failure - in its fibers?

Apr 7, 2025

X-Mid Pro 2 Review: Comfort and Luxury Space On Trail

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A luxurious 17.9-ounce+ tent that defies ultralight logic—roomy enough to stretch in, light enough for 200-mile treks. Most "weightless" shelters feel like coffins. This one doesn't. Is comfort worth the investment?

Apr 7, 2025

Even Cardiologists Say It: Saturated Fat Isn’t the Problem

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Cardiologists now admit saturated fat isn’t the enemy. JACC 2020 says meat, butter, and dairy aren’t linked to heart disease. Here’s what this means.

Apr 6, 2025

Can a Backpacking Backpack Be a Carry-On? A Guide to Airline Travel with Your Gear

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Your beloved 65-liter backpacking pack might get you banned at the gate, but savvy travelers know the secret rules for bringing gear aboard flights.

Apr 6, 2025

Nebo Windbreaker Review: Ultralight Way to Block Cold Breezes

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Four ounces defeats the howling wind. The Nebo Windbreaker breathes while blocking cold breezes with surprising durability. Why do 97% of users swear by it?

Apr 5, 2025

Carnivore in a Carb World: Navigating Social Pressure One Meal at a Time

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Can meat-only hikers survive the social trail? Learn how carnivore dieters navigate snack time while others indulge in trail mix.

Apr 5, 2025

New Study Exposes the Truth: High-Fat, Low-Carb Diets Crush Heart Disease Risk!

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A groundbreaking study just shattered the low-fat myth! Research shows eating more fat—especially from animal sources—reduces heart disease risk and all-cause mortality. Ditch the carbs and rethink what’s really healthy!

Apr 3, 2025

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Backpacking

Explore how to carry everything you need on your back for 10s to 1000s of miles.

Carnivore Diet

Your go-to resource for learning about a meat-based, zero-carb lifestyle.

Reviews

Inside we discuss gear for backpacking, books and more related to the carnivore diet.

Trail Health

Focusing on maintaining physical and mental well-being while hiking, with advice, tips, & challenges of the carnivore diet on the trail.

Trails

Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a legendary hiking path that stretches approximately 2,190 miles (3,524 km) along the eastern United States, from Georgia to Maine.

Trail Journals

First hand accounts of trails while carnivore, how things work and what are the benefits and drawbacks of real life carnivore on trail.

Authors

Josh "Trailvore" Koop