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Conseils et guides
Treeline Review: Our Guide to REI's 4th of July Sale 2025
Here are all the best hardgoods, outdoor clothing, and gear items you can find at the REI Fourth of July 2025 sale.
Liz Thomas
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June 27, 2025
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Narrow dirt trail winding through a dense forest with tall trees and patches of green foliage.
Mentions dans les médias
Backpacker: The Ultimate Appalachian Trail Packing List
Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hikers Liz "Snorkel" Thomas and Nathan Pipenberg.
Liz Thomas
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March 31, 2025
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Two hikers posing beside a 'Welcome to Santa Catalina Island' sign with ocean and cloudy sky background.
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Treeline Review : Guide de randonnée et de sac à dos Trans Catalina Trail
38-MILE BEGINNER-FRIENDLY THRU-HIKE ON CATALINA ISLAND WITH BEACHES, SWIMMING, AND A MILD CLIMATEBACKGROUND (RANDONNÉE DE 38 MILES POUR DÉBUTANTS SUR L'ÎLE DE CATALINA AVEC DES PLAGES, DES BAIGNADES ET UN CLIMAT DOUX)
Liz Thomas
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10 février 2024
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Mentions dans les médias
Treeline Review : Les rédacteurs de Treeline Review partagent leur équipement préféré pour la randonnée du PCT
Everyone has a favorite piece of gear. We asked 9 of our writers and editors (who have all thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail at least once).
Liz Thomas
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March 1, 2023
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