Road Correspondents: S5 Episode 6 | What works and what doesn’t

Every walk becomes, sooner or later, a walking test. Our Trail 2026 correspondents take stock of what’s earned a permanent place in their backpacks, what’s headed to the next post office, and what pieces of gear have surprised them, for better or worse. From luxury items to costly mistakes, these stories from AT, PCT, and CDT prove that the right gear can make all the difference…until it doesn’t.

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