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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

Hiking Solo: How to Prepare for Your First Solo Hiking Adventure

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Ready to hike alone? The secret between epic solo adventures and embarrassing rescue stories lies in what you do before step one.

Mar 25, 2025

Trail Runners Vs Hiking Boots: Choosing the Best Footwear for the Trail

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Light vs. protective: The fierce battle between trail runners and hiking boots will change how you plan your adventures forever.

Mar 24, 2025

Are Trekking Poles Worth It? Why You Might Want to Invest in Them

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Are trekking poles glorified sticks or revolutionary hiking tools? Research and real hikers clash on this polarizing gear debate.

Mar 24, 2025

OV Vario Jacket Review: Insulated Warmth When In Camp

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Can a 9-ounce jacket actually keep you warm in freezing temperatures? The OV Vario defies ultralight expectations with genuine performance. Most so-called "lightweight" gear fails when you need it most.

Mar 24, 2025

What Not to Bring Backpacking: Common Mistakes and How to Pack Smart

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Transform your miserable hike into an epic adventure by learning which "essential" items are secretly sabotaging your backpacking journey. Your back will thank you.

Mar 23, 2025

Fat Over Carbs: How Carnivore Hikers Are Rewriting Nutrition Rules

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Meat-only hiking bucks centuries of trail wisdom. Ditch the heavy granola - protein-packed carnivore meals might revolutionize your outdoor adventures.

Mar 23, 2025

No Carbs, No Problem: Thru-Hikers Embrace the Carnivore Lifestyle

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Can a meat-only diet fuel your thru-hike? From endless energy to resupply nightmares, this controversial approach splits the hiking community.

Mar 23, 2025

Can You Have a Cheat Day on the Carnivore Diet? A Guide to Staying on Track

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Can your strict meat-only lifestyle survive a cheat day? The truth about carnivore diet deviations will change your approach forever.

Mar 22, 2025

Internal Frame Backpack: Why It’s the Best Choice for Beginners

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Struggling between backpack choices? Internal frames revolutionized hiking comfort while external frames went extinct like dinosaurs. Find out why beginners win.

Mar 22, 2025

Sleeping Pad R-Value Explained: Why It’s Crucial for Your Backpacking Trip

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Freezing on your camping trip? Your sleeping pad's mysterious R-value might be sabotaging your outdoor adventures. Science proves why this matters.

Mar 22, 2025

Choosing a Backpacking Tent: Key Factors to Consider for Your Next Adventure

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Stop wasting money on the wrong tent. Your dream backpacking adventure could become a soggy disaster if you ignore these critical selection factors.

Mar 22, 2025

What Is a Sleeping Pad and Why You Need One for a Comfortable Night Outdoors

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Think sleeping on bare ground makes you tough? Physics disagrees. Your body heat escapes while rocks dig into your back. A sleeping pad changes everything.

Mar 22, 2025

Explore topics

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

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.

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.

Authors

Josh "Trailvore" Koop