The Thru-Hiking Podcast

191. The Best Backpacking Planners, Strategy, & Technology For A Thru-Hike With Mike "Just Mike" McClure


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Continental Divide Trail & Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker Mike "Just Mike" McClure dives into technology for long-distance backpackers in this jam-packed episode! He goes into detail on the best tips and tools to help you have a successful and safe hike.


In this episode, you'll learn about:

1. The best planners to use including packing planners, trip planners, food planners, and more

2. Resupply strategy

3. Weather tracking tools, navigation tools, battery packs, & so much more!


All the links!:

  • PCT Planner – https://pctplanner.com/
  • Postholer - https://www.postholer.com/planners
  • Lighter Pack - https://lighterpack.com/
  • ALDHA AT – https://aldha.org/at-labels/
  • ALDHA PCT – https://aldha.org/pct-labels/
  • ALDHA CDT - https://aldha.org/cdt/
  • FarOut Food planner -https://faroutguides.com/guthooks-backpacking-food-planner/
  • FarOut – https://app.faroutguides.com/guides
  • Gaia GPS - https://www.gaiagps.com
  • CalTopo - https://caltopo.com/
  • Avenza - https://store.avenza.com/
  • DayOne - https://dayoneapp.com/
  • Windy – https://www.windy.com
  • Trail Weather - https://trailweather.org

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