It’s time again for our monthly mailbag episode where we answer questions from our listeners about national parks and other public lands, as well as questions about gear, hiking trails, and a broad range of travel-related topics.

Some of the questions/topics we discuss in this episode:

What kind of backpacks we use on our hikes

Whether or not mosquito headnets really work

Why we don’t use hydration bladders in our backpacks

Which parks are good for small children

Why we each have our own passport stamp books

Whether or not we’ll be heading back to the Chilkoot Trail again this summer

Driving a remote and rugged dirt road in Capitol Reef National park

Advice and tips for older hikers


Links to more information:

Road conditions in Capitol Reef National Park

Where to buy Permethrin Insect Repellant for clothing



Where to learn more about our books and travels


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