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250 Miles to Go.
I signed up for the Cocodona 250 a month before race day. It would be my first real race (outside of the Barkley Mar...
Ridgerunning: A Reflection
Prior to my first season as an Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) ridgerunner, I saw trails as distances to be conq...
Why We’re Committed to Plastic-Free Packaging
Picture this: your long-awaited order has finally arrived at your doorstep and it feels like Christmas morning. You ...
A Mess of Masks: How to Leave No Trace on Your Outdoor Adventures
With the numerous negative impacts from the recent pandemic, most of us have been searching for a way to combat the f...
One for the Books: A First-Timer’s Take on the Barkley Marathons
The Barkley Marathons is one of the most unique events on earth. The name comes from the race director’s neighbor, Ba...
How to Return to Training After a Break
Currently, I’ve been busy in my own gear room getting ready for a return to consistent training, now that a degree o...
What’s Next? Checking in with Triple Crowner Ben Vaughan
In 2018, I set out on my first thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. With very limited hiking experience, but plenty of...
The 77-Mile Bikepacking Trip That Took Down My Ego
Most backcountry adventurers will experience at least one perspective-changing event during their outdoor lives. It d...
The Path to Sustainable – Moving from Synthetics to Natural Fibers
One afternoon in elementary school I was absolutely crushed to learn that turtles and other wildlife could be killed ...
Our Commitment to the Outdoors: 2021 and Beyond…
Our brand is built on the idea of better gear for the outdoors, so it’s only natural to do our part to give back to t...
Domestic Bliss: How to Shop US-Made This Holiday Season, and Beyond
Here at App Gear Co, “made in the USA” is part of our DNA. After witnessing firsthand the massive loss of jobs during...
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9 Questions with Triple Crowner Ben Vaughan [Q&A]
App Gear Co Athlete Ben Vaughan recently completed the Continental Divide Trail, capping a multi-year effort toward t...
