If you have even ripped the seat of your hiking pants sliding down a rocky face or torn the front of your pants bushwacking them you should get yourself a pair of RailRider’s X-Treme Adventure Pants.

These nylon pants have two layers of material in the seat and from the knees down that are designed for […]

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 The Mini Fox 40 Safety Whistle weighs just 0.1 oz, but it is one of the most important pieces of safety gear that I own.

Every one of my backpacks has a whistle attached to it. If you need to be found or alert someone, a blast on a whistle can far out power your ability […]

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I’ve been hiking in the Catskills Region of New York for the past 5 years and it is by far my favorite backpacking destination. The entire area is very rural with scattered village hamlets and winding mountain roads that are get closed in winter due to heavy snow. The terrain is mountainous but most of […]

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Gaiters are an essential element of your gear for winter and spring backpacking. Many backpackers and hikers also use them year round.
In the winter and spring, gaiters provide extra insulation for your lower legs, particularly if you are snowshoeing. During mud season, they are also essential for keeping your socks dry. If you do a […]

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