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Accomplish your first backpacking experience without feeling like it's "me vs. nature".
WELCOME!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk across an entire country?
Maybe you've thought about living life on the road in a van?
The Wild Trajectory blog + social media were created to provide a resource to those seeking inspiration + information about these nomadic lifestyles!
WHICH CATEGORY WILL YOU EXPLORE TODAY?
(Thru) Hiking
Whether you're day hiking or trekking from Mexico to Canada, there is something here for everyone!
Van Build
The build is in the progress, so this category will continue to grow a lot in the coming months.
Van Life
What is it like to live, study, and work while living in a van?
NEW ON THE BLOG
Explore the pros and cons of thruhiking and answer the question: is thruhiking worth it for you?
If you’re interested in hiking the Long Trail, here are a few tips that might help you out!
If you are excited about a future thru-hike, I encourage you to read this—even if you have attempted or…
Have you ever wondered what thruhikers take when them on their adventures? Here's a peak at what items are…
No need to scroll through the whole post just to find out the top 5 items, let’s skip to…
How do you stay clean while living on the road? Here are 4 of the simplest ways to keep…
What features should your backpack have? Gain some insight into the practicalities of pack features, and the associated pros…
My goodness, budgeting can be tough! Budgeting enough to take off several weeks or months at a time is…
Learn 7 ways to save money (without earning more money!) along with actionable tips on how to follow-through. Start…
What are the motivations and consequences of thru-hiking the 273-mile Long Trail in Vermont? Find out here
I refer to myself as a lazy thru-hiker because I do not want to spend time or energy on…
Regardless of what outdoor activity you engage in, you should always adhere to Leave No Trace Principles. As those…
We take risks all the time, but hikers should be aware of the hazards involved with hiking and look…
Selecting the right piece of thruhiking gear is about so much more than the pricetag! What should you consider?…
For some people the fun is all the planning, for others it's in the execution. Everyone wants to get…
