Backpacking Skills
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Comparison of Five Ultralight Backpack Liners
Backpackers are split about 50/50 when it comes to using a backpack rain cover or lining the inside of their…
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Band-Aid Hydro-Seal Blister Bandages Review
Band-Aid Hydro-Seal Blister Bandages are hydrocolloid gel bandages that are the state-of-the-art for modern wound care. They’re very sticky and…
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Review: Showers Pass Cloudburst Hoodie
The Showers Pass Cloudburst Hoodie is a three-layer waterproof/breathable rain jacket optimized for cyclists or trail runners with many features…
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Review: Mountain Hardwear Cloud Cipher 3L Rain Jacket
The Mountain Hardwear Cloud Cipher Men’s 3L Rain Jacket is a technical rain shell designed for hiking, backpacking, and general…
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10 High Calorie Low-Weight Backpacking Foods
The best ultralight backpacking foods are high in calories, compact, low-weight, and fast to prepare. To keep your food load…
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What are Rock Spikes?
Rock Spikes are Kahtoola Microspikes, Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultras, and other lightweight (chain-based) winter traction aids with dull spikes worn…
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Ultralight Backpacking Tent Footprints
Most tent footprints are unnecessarily heavy. But there are some easy ways to reduce the weight of your footprint using…
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How to Melt Snow…Without Burning a Hole in Your Cooking Pot
Winter backpacking requires the development of many new skills, particularly in the area of hydration and stove use. Chief amongst…
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10 More Winter Hiking and Backpacking Hacks
Here are 10 MORE winter hiking and backpacking hacks, tips, and tricks that you can try the next time you…
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10 Winter Hiking and Backpacking Hacks
There is really no substitute for experience when it comes to winter hiking, backpacking, and camping. You can read about…
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Baffin Borealis Double Insulated Winter Hiking Boot Review
The Baffin Borealis Winter Hiking Boot is a lightweight insulated hiking boot rated to -20 degrees with a removable liner,…
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Insulated Skirts for Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing
An insulated skirt? Could that possibly be an idea that has any merit at all? A few years back, I…
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10 Winter Backpacking Gear Maintenance Tasks for December
Here are 10 winter hiking and backpacking gear maintenance tasks to put on your to-do list this December. With the…
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Winter Pant Layering for Hikers Who Sweat
One of the biggest challenges for winter hikers is finding a clothing layering system that keeps them warm and dry…
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