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Brian Fryer

World Famous Rainbow Bridge Trail

Brian Fryer

One of my all-time favorite backpacking trips is the Rainbow Bridge North Route Trail. It's remote, rugged, challenging, and very, very scenic. The hearty...

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Women Rock DC ULBrian Fryer

Women Rock DC UL

Brian Fryer

First DC UL Women's Only Trip - Spirits are high as we cross Otter Creek. The hiking and backpacking meetup group I help co-organize–DC...

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Ultimate Gear Test: 4 Years in AfricaBrand Ambassadors

Ultimate Gear Test: 4 Years in Africa

Brian Fryer

The Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack in everyday life in Benin Many backpackers consider a five-month thru-hike the ultimate gear test. It's true: any piece...

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Being a Weekend WarriorBackpacking + Hiking Tips

Being a Weekend Warrior

Brian Fryer

Over the course of my hiking "career", I've been blessed with being able to hike weeks or even months at a time. I've seen...

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Backpacking + Hiking Tips

Making Small Things Smaller to Save Weight and Space

Brian Fryer

Reducing-the-weight-and-size-of-small-items-makes-it-easier-when-you-have-to-carry-7-liters-of-water-and-tools-for-3-days-of-dry-camping-and-trail-maintenanc Reducing the weight and size of small items makes it easier when you have to carry 7 liters of water and tools for...

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