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    Meet Map Packs: A Totally New Way to Map

    by Abby Levene May 9, 2022
    by Abby Levene May 9, 2022

    Save time and energy with map packs, our newest way to map. Enable this new experimental feature for iOS users and instantly put the best map presets in your hands. Whether you’re overlanding, stargazing, or just want to check the weather for the weekend, select the map pack perfectly curated for your needs.

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  • Fastpacking 101: What You Need for This Running-Backpacking Hybrid

    by Andy Cochrane May 5, 2022
    by Andy Cochrane May 5, 2022

    Fastpacking is the next evolution of wilderness trips for those who want to go farther and faster. Practically speaking, such an endeavor entails jogging the descents, shuffling the flats, power-hiking the hills, and eating a lot of snacks, all while carrying a minimalist pack. Here’s how to get started.

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  • Natural Navigation Clues: How to Find Your Way Without a Compass

    by Mary Cochenour May 4, 2022
    by Mary Cochenour May 4, 2022

    Finding your way in the backcountry may be as simple as paying attention to the natural world around you. Raging rIvers, prevailing winds, and moss growing on tress can help you stay on course. Learn these top natural navigation clues to stay found even when you don’t have a compass handy.

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  • Find Phone Signal With Cell Phone Coverage Maps

    by Julien Friedland May 2, 2022
    by Julien Friedland May 2, 2022

    Find out where you can send texts, make calls or access the internet along any route or trail. The new Cell Phone Coverage maps define where major cell phone carriers reach across the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Whether you’re headed to the national parks, planning a thru-hike, or going into the backcountry for a few nights, use these maps to find out if you’ll have cell service anywhere you plan to go in the US.

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  • Top 10 Ways to Use Waypoints

    by Abby Levene April 14, 2022
    by Abby Levene April 14, 2022

    Whether you’re marking water sources, saving prime camping spots, or capturing breathtaking views, waypoints provide an invaluable tool for navigating and documenting your adventures. Check out our top 10 ways to use waypoints so that you, too, can make the most of them.

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  • Monique Song: How a City Girl Became the Overland Lady

    by Abby Levene April 7, 2022
    by Abby Levene April 7, 2022

    What do you do when you’re unhappy in your corporate job? You hit the road and drive…all the way to Australia. That’s how Monique Song found her way into offroading and eventually becoming the beloved Overland Lady. Learn how Monique breaks down gender, racial, and cultural norms on her solo adventures around the world.

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  • How to Air Down Off-Road Tires for Overlanding

    by Bryan Rogala March 23, 2022
    by Bryan Rogala March 23, 2022

    Overlanding upgrades often include expensive add-ons like lockers, a winch, or a new suspension. But there is a simple upgrade that will improve your vehicle’s traction, and it doesn’t have to cost a penny. Try airing down your tires. In this article, you’ll learn how to gauge tire pressure, the different methods for airing down, tools to make it easy, and how to air back up when you hit the pavement.

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  • How to Check for Snow on the Trail

    by Abby Levene March 10, 2022
    by Abby Levene March 10, 2022

    Sunny spring days make us eager to hit the trails. But warm, dry conditions at the parking lot do not necessarily indicate that all the snow has melted out on the high mountain passes and deep into the woods up ahead. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use the FreshSat, Snow Depth, Snow Stations (Daily), and Weather Forecast layers in conjunction with other trusted resources to get a good sense of how much snow to expect on your next trip. Use these tools to help inform your route choice, as well as what gear, traction, and layers to bring.

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  • TrailRecon Explains How to Become an Overlander Overnight

    by Mary Cochenour March 9, 2022
    by Mary Cochenour March 9, 2022

    We sat down with Brad and Regena Kowitz of the wildly popular YouTube channel TrailRecon to get an exclusive look into their lives and perspectives as overlanders. Learn how they started documenting their adventures, how they’re expanding TrailRecon in new directions, and how you can join them on an overlanding trip this year.

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  • Using Gaia GPS to Find Free Camping in National Forests

    by Ashli Baldwin March 9, 2022
    by Ashli Baldwin March 9, 2022

    Looking for a peaceful (and free) escape to the outdoors? Many National Forests across the United States allow free dispersed camping. Use Gaia GPS to find those free camping spots before heading out and navigate when you get there.

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