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  • This Week’s Gear Drop: Stuff That Survived
    Gear We Tried

    This Week’s Gear Drop: Stuff That Survived

    Three trail (and road) tested picks from Pack the Land: real gear, no sponsors. Shoes, a bike rack, and a hoodie hold the top spots in this outdoor gear review.

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    Laura
    July 8, 2025
  • Why We Started Pack the Land: Misadventures, Gear Experiments, and a Judgy Little Dog
    Happy Trails

    Why We Started Pack the Land: Misadventures, Gear Experiments, and a Judgy Little Dog

    Meet the Amateurs Behind the Adventure Hi! We’re Laura and Ryan — two outdoor enthusiasts who prefer fresh air and winding trails, even if we don’t always know what we’re doing. Our hiking gear is mismatched,…

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    Laura
    July 6, 2025
  • The Mountains Called and We Moved Out West
    Happy Trails

    The Mountains Called and We Moved Out West

    From Texas to Utah and 24-hour races to canyon climbs — here’s what we’ve been up to, what we’ve learned, and what’s next for Pack the Land.

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    Laura
    June 27, 2025
  • 50 Miles of Grit and Gravel: A Chilly, Slightly Humbling First Bike Race
    Field Notes

    50 Miles of Grit and Gravel: A Chilly, Slightly Humbling First Bike Race

    What happens when you under-fuel, over-pedal, and race into a headwind? Ryan shares the ups, downs, and derailments of his first gravel bike race.

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    Ryan
    February 16, 2025
  • 3 Revelations from our Race of the Year in Arkansas
    Amateur Hour

    3 Revelations from our Race of the Year in Arkansas

    From a required gear list to poor pacing, we learned the hard way at Raid the Rock. Here’s how our amateur team turned a few fails into future wins.

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    Ryan
    February 9, 2025
  • Recap: Closing 2024 with a Successful Raid the Rock Adventure Race
    Field Notes

    Recap: Closing 2024 with a Successful Raid the Rock Adventure Race

    Our recap of the 2024 Raid the Rock adventure race — one of our best yet. From frigid paddles to mountain climbs, see how we tackled the Ouachitas checkpoint by checkpoint.

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    Ryan
    January 4, 2025
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