EPISODE · Mar 11, 2025 · 55 MIN
191. The Best Backpacking Planners, Strategy, & Technology For A Thru-Hike With Mike "Just Mike" McClure
from The Thru-Hiking Podcast · host A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne
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 more2. Resupply strategy3. Weather tracking tools, navigation tools, battery packs, & so much more!All the links!:PCT Planner – https://pctplanner.com/Postholer - https://www.postholer.com/plannersLighter 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/guidesGaia GPS - https://www.gaiagps.comCalTopo - https://caltopo.com/Avenza - https://store.avenza.com/DayOne - https://dayoneapp.com/Windy – https://www.windy.comTrail Weather - https://trailweather.orgConnect & follow along with Just Mike:InstagramJoin our Trail Family to watch the video. For new and experienced thru-hikers: Join Us!Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We really appreciate it!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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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 more2. Resupply strategy3. Weather tracking tools, navigation tools, battery packs, & so much more!All the links!:PCT Planner – https://pctplanner.com/Postholer - https://www.postholer.com/plannersLighter 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/guidesGaia GPS - https://www.gaiagps.comCalTopo - https://caltopo.com/Avenza - https://store.avenza.com/DayOne - https://dayoneapp.com/Windy – https://www.windy.comTrail Weather - https://trailweather.orgConnect & follow along with Just Mike:InstagramJoin our Trail Family to watch the video. For new and experienced thru-hikers: Join Us!Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We really appreciate it!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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