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Woman with hiking gear smiling on rocky terrain above an alpine lake with mountains in the background.
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Treeline Review: Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2025
A list of the permits, gear list, sample itinerary, and resupply for hiking the John Muir Trail Southbound Trail.
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January 23, 2025
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Collage with hikers, camping gear, and text about 2024 Garage Grown Gear Holiday Sale guide.
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Treeline Review:Build Your Entire Thru Hiking Kit from the Garage Grown Holiday Sale
A guide to an entire thru hiking kit from the Garage Grown Holiday sale.
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December 10, 2024
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River winding through green fields with mountains in the distant background under a clear sky.
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Treeline Review: Hiking and Thru-hiking Guide to the New England Trail (NET)
A NEW 210-MILE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL IN CONNECTICUT AND MASSACHUSETTS
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March 22, 2024
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Person lying flat on a large rock on a mountain with arms and legs spread out.
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Treeline Review: What to Wear Hiking in Summer
Summer Hiking Clothes and Tips
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August 22, 2023
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Organized backpacking gear including sleeping bag, clothing, utensils, and hiking poles laid out on a checkered floor.
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Treeline Review: Essential Hiking and Backpacking Accessories of 2023
ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES FOR HIKING AND BACKPACKING
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June 7, 2023
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Hiker with backpack on rocky trail near signpost pointing to Backbone Trail and Yerba Buena Rd.
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Treeline Review: Backpacking the Santa Monica Mountains’ Backbone Trail
67 MILE HIKING AND BACKPACKING TRAIL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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April 6, 2023
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Smiling female hiker standing on rocky terrain with alpine lake and rugged mountains in the background.
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Treeline Review: Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2023
PERMITS, GEAR LIST, SAMPLE ITINERARY, AND RESUPPLY FOR HIKING THE JMT SOUTHBOUND
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January 30, 2023
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Smiling woman in red jacket with hiking poles stands on rocky mountain summit near a stone cairn.
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Treeline: The Best Gifts For Hikers
What to give people who like hiking and walking, according to hikers.
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November 21, 2022
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Smiling woman in green cap posing with a wooden Pacific Crest Trail sign under a blue sky.
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Treeline review: Our PCT Favorite Gear
8 PCT thru-hikers share their top gear for Pacific Crest trail backpacking
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February 16, 2022
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Two hikers walking on a narrow desert trail surrounded by rocks, shrubs, and cactus under a blue sky.
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Treeline Review: San Diego Trans Country Trail: A Guide to hiking and Backpacking
The San Diego Trans County Trail connects the Salton Sea to the Pacific Ocean via a series of trails and roads, including the California Riding and ...
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January 13, 2022
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Mountains reflected in calm lake with text 'gift guide for hikers, campers, backpackers, bikers, & skiers.'
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treeline review: Stocking Stuffers for Hikers, Campers, Runners, Skiers, and Bikers
Gift ideas for active and outdoors people and stocking stuffers for hikers, campers, runners, skiers, and bikers
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December 2, 2021
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Smiling hiker stands on rock with alpine lake and rugged mountain peaks in the background under blue sky.
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Treeline Review: Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2022
Author Liz Thomas details her Thousand Island Lakes trip on the John Muir Trail
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November 16, 2021
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Hiker walking on wildflower-covered trail with snow-capped mountain and trees in the background.
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Treeline Review: Thru-Hike the Pacific Creast trail: Gear List & Strategy for 2022
Mike is one of a handful of people who has thru-hiked the PCT three times...
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November 11, 2021
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Treeline Review: IT’S OUR 3RD BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY!
Treeline Review is 3 years old this October! Thank you for 3 years of supporting obsessively researched outdoor gear reviews with us at Treeline Review!
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October 12, 2021
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Sawyer tap water filter in packaging next to an outdoor red brick wall and faucet with orange handle.
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TreeLine Backpacker: Sawyer Tap Filter: Filtration for urban use.
Sawyer Tap Filter: Filtration for urban use.
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September 16, 2021
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Backpack and hiking poles on rocks overlooking a rocky landscape with a calm alpine lake.
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TreelineReview: Prescott Circle Trail Guide
Prescott Circle Trail Guide
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September 16, 2021
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Hiker with backpack walking on wildflower meadow trail with snow-capped mountain and pine trees ahead.
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TreelineReview: PCT Gear List & Strategy 2021
THIS PCT GEAR STRATEGY IS BASED ON 18,000+ PCT MILES OF TRIAL AND ERROR.
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September 16, 2021
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Woman in red jacket playfully holds a hiking pole at a large stuffed bear on a blue couch indoors.
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Treeline Review: Trip Report and Guide for Backpacking In My Home
Trip Report and Guide for Backpacking In My Home
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September 16, 2021
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Hiker with backpack on trail near lake surrounded by mountains under clear blue sky.
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Treeline Review: Blue Mountains Trail Backpacking & Thru-Hiking Guide
Blue Mountains Trail Backpacking & Thru-Hiking Guide
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September 16, 2021
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Woman wearing American flag sunglasses and hiking gear smiling with mountain and meadow in background.
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Treeline Review: 25 Gifts Under $25
YOU DON’T NEED TO SPEND A LOT TO GIVE A LOT
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September 16, 2021
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Backpacker with blue backpack drinks water using a Sawyer filter in a mountainous forest landscape.
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The Best Water Filters and Purifiers for Backpacking of 2020 from Treeline Review
The Best Water Filters and Purifiers for Backpacking of 2020 from Treeline Review
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September 16, 2021
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