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OTB Odhin & Abyss Water Boots

  I've been testing hiking boots since January to try to find a pair that dry quickly in wet conditions, but still feel more like boots than trail runners. So far, Inov8's Roclite 370s and Keen's Targhee Mid II's haven't proven... 

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Winter Backpacking Gear List

Over the past few months, I've been slowly testing and accumulating all of the gear necessary for winter backpacking and climbing, primarily in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, which are less than a 3 hour drive from my home. This winter, I've... 

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Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters

When you're hiking in winter or on the cusp between winter and spring, gaiters become an essential piece of gear because they help keep your socks dry and protect your other gear from damage. Outdoor Research makes a gaiter that they call the Crocodile... 

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Green Superfeet Insoles

If you don't already use Superfeet insoles for in your hiking boots, you should. They provide your feet with far better shock absorption than factory insoles. I started using them in my leather hiking boots over 3 years ago after a painful episode... 

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Long Trail Gear List: Section 4

If you've been following my Long Trail progress this summer, you know by now that I am always fiddling with my gear list and experimenting with different weight, comfort, weather, and safety combinations. The gear list for my last trip from Middlebury... 

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Gear List: Long Trail Section Two

I made a lot of changes to my gear list on my last Long Trail section hike from Clarendon Gorge to Bromley Mountain, particularly around my sleep system, changing from a hammock to a tarp tent. Despite some condensation issues with the tent in high humidity... 

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Price Comparison Engine

Sectionhiker provides an online gear catalog and price comparison engine that features backpacking and other recreational gear from several online retailers including Backcountry.com, REI.com, MooseJaw.com, e-omc.com and Campsaver.com. Click through to a specific item and you will be presented with the lowest price for it across these fine retailers.

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