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Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Backpacking Trip

August 29, 2024 By foxintheforest Last Modified: October 29, 2024

Wanna get into backpacking? Here are 5 things no one tells you about prepping your first backpacking trip.

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The Ultimate Beginner Backpacking Gear Guide

June 1, 2021 By foxintheforest Last Modified: March 3, 2025

Gear. It’s intimidating. It’s complicated. It’s personal. It’s expensive. I’ve had a lot of people ask me about gear and getting started. People think that you need to have everything and anything in order to be successful in the backcountry. That’s definitely false. Don’t go running to REI and spend thousands of dollars just yet.

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Go Like A Pro: What’s Really Up with Pee Funnels?

August 10, 2020 By foxintheforest Last Modified: March 3, 2025

Never squat again, an insider’s look into the wonderful world of pee funnels.

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Real Talk: Hiking, Climbing, and Camping on Your Period

July 9, 2020 By foxintheforest Last Modified: September 8, 2021

The no-holds-barred post about what do to when you get your period outside.

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Everything You Need to Know to Go Backpacking in Colorado

March 22, 2020 By foxintheforest Last Modified: November 5, 2021

Strap on your pack and hit the trail with these Colorado backpacking tips. Get local advice about how to make the most of your Colorado adventure!

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The Best Hiking Clothes for Any Budget

February 20, 2020 By foxintheforest Last Modified: March 27, 2024

After years of testing, I’ve assembled a list of the best hiking gear on the market, no matter what your budget. Unsponsored, real, and honest advice from a hiking vet.

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Meg aka Fox is a 30-something who's born to explore. Toddler mom, queer, and neuro-spicy her favorite things to do are climb in the alpine and camp in the desert. Her mission is to get you out on your greatest adventure. She's been widely-published in the outdoors and even appeared on National TV talking about how to level up your outdoor skills and discover hidden hikes in the American West.

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