Backpacking Skills
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Fleece Sweaters: Must-Have Clothing for Hiking and Backpacking
I always bring a fleece pullover or hoodie on my hiking and backpacking trips. I’ve never found a mid-layer garment…
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Toenail Fungus: Treatment and Prevention
Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is surprisingly common and an estimated 10% of the US population suffers from this…
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Big Three Ultralight Backpacking Makeovers
When it comes to gear list weight reduction for lightweight and ultralight backpacking, the biggest gains come from lightening the…
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Freeze Dried vs. Dehydrated Backpacking Meals and Ingredients
Freeze-dried or dehydrated? That is the question. When making your own backpacking meals, is it nobler to buy freeze-dried ingredients…
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CAMP Stalker Universal Crampons Review
The CAMP Stalker Universal Crampon is the most popular crampon that CAMP sells. It’s compatible with all boot types, including…
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Mechanical Venting, Pit Zips, and Layering
Are you sick of the exaggerated breathability claims made by outdoor gear manufacturers? Can you really afford to spend another…
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How to Waterproof a Black Diamond FirstLight Tent
The Black Diamond FirstLight Tent is a four-season, two-person tent that weighs 2 lbs 9 oz. It’s a single-wall, free-standing…
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My Favorite Trail Breakfast: Wheat Cereal Soup
My favorite trail breakfast consists of three packs of instant wheat cereal and dried fruit and nuts. You just need…
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Backpacking Lyme Disease Prevention
Some people think I’m cracked when it comes to the preventive measures I take to avoid tick bites and getting…
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Backpacking Stove Piezo Lighter Failures and Limitations
Many canister-style backpacking stoves, including Jetboils, have a built-in sparker to light the gas so you don’t have to carry…
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Backpacking Recipes: Polenta Mush
Polenta Mush is an amazingly simple one-pot backpacking meal that can be combined with all kinds of different add-ins such…
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Slope Angle Shading in GaiaGPS and Caltopo
One of the hallmarks of good hiking and backpacking navigation is picking trails or routes that reduce the level of…
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How to Print Paper Maps Directly from the Topo Maps+ Mobile GPS Navigation App
I’ve been evaluating a mobile navigation app for the past few months called Topo Maps+ (IOS only) that lets you print…
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10 Best Exercises to Become a BadAss Hiker
Badass hikers aren’t born, you have to train to become one. In addition to learning advanced hiking and backpacking skills,…
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