Before deciding on the Durston X-Mid 1P, I had specific criteria for my new ultralight backpacking tent. Here’s how this one-person tent met all my needs and exceeded my expectations.
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Hiking & Backpacking
Some of the best bold adventures happen outside!
Saguaro National Park West – Tucson Mountain District
Spend a day at Saguaro National Park West – hike to the remote Mam-A-Gah, stroll along the Desert Discovery Trail, and more.
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2 day itinerary for Saguaro National Park in Arizona
Spend 2 days at Saguaro National Park – 1 day at Saguaro East and 1 day at Saguaro West. Hiking, amazing desert sunsets, and so many different kinds of cactus!
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10 things to know about walking the West Highland Way in Scotland
Make the most of your walk on the West Highland Way with 10 things you need to know about it.
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Hiking Saguaro National Park East – Rincon Mountain District
Spend a day at Saguaro National Park East – hiking Cactus Forest Trail, lime kilns, Lime Falls, Tanque Verde Ridge Trail and more.
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10 Steps to Plan a Walk on the West Highland Way
West Highland Way tips: 10 steps to plan a walk on the West Highland Way in Scotland.
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Walking the West Highland Way Day 9 – Glen Nevis to Fort William
My last day on the West Highland Way was only a few short miles, so I made sure to savor every moment – pausing in a park, visiting the former end, then making my way through town to sit by the “man with sore feet.”
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Walking the West Highland Way Day 8 – Kinlochleven to Glen Nevis
From sun to rain to sun, I got to experience all kinds of weather on day 8 on the West Highland Way, starting in Kinlochleven and ending in Glen Nevis, only a few miles from the trail’s end in Fort William.
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Solo backcountry winter wild camping
To fight off cabin fever, I decided to take a solo winter backpacking trip in the snow, using a pulk to haul my gear.
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Walking the West Highland Way Day 7: Glencoe to Kinlochleven – Devil’s Staircase
More amazing highland scenery as I huff and puff up Devil’s Staircase on my way to Kinlochleven, where I have my first encounter with Scottish midges.
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Walking the West Highland Way Day 6: Bridge of Orchy to Glencoe
Stunning views under brilliant sunshine on the Drove Road to Glencoe across Rannoch Moor on the West Highland Way in Scotland.
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Walking the West Highland Way Day 5: Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy
It’s my shortest hiking day on Scotland’s West Highland Way – only 7 miles! There are mountains all around, a rocky stream, and I spend the night at a bunkhouse in an active train station.
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