Backpacking Skills
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Winter Hiking in Trail Runners
If you use trail runners for hiking and backpacking in three-season weather, it is possible to keep using them in…
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The North Face Chilkat 400 II Winter Hiking Boots Review
The North Face Chilkat 400 II is an insulated waterproof/breathable winter hiking boot rated to -40F/-40C. Available for both men…
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Winter Hiking Boots FAQ
There are three kinds of winter boots: insulated winter hiking boots, mountaineering boots, and pac boots. Which kind of winter…
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Summer Sausage is a Great Backpacking Food
Summer sausage is a type of cured, fermented, and smoked sausage traditionally made from a mixture of beef and pork.…
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No Cook Backpacking 101
Backpackers are always looking for ways to save pack weight. Some continuously upgrade to the latest lightweight gear, while others…
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Freeze-Dried vs. Dehydrated Backpacking Food: What You Need to Know
When it comes to backpacking and hiking, food choice is crucial. You want meals that are lightweight, easy to pack…
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Ultralight Bivy Sacks 101
Ultralight bivy sacks are used by backpackers for cowboy camping or under floorless shelters, such as tarps or pyramids, to…
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Packing Pods Review
Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s small and large packing pods are the ultralight equivalent of the luggage packing cubes that people use to…
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How to Reduce the Weight of Your Consumables
The heaviest items in your backpack are water, food, and fuel. They’re called consumables because you use them up as…
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How to Attach Snowshoes to a Backpack
There are many ways to attach snowshoes to a backpack, although some of them are more energy-efficient and comfortable than…
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Flat Tarps vs Catenary Cut Tarps
The lightest weight ultralight backpacking shelters are tarps, including flat tarps and catenary curve tarps, sometimes called “flat cut” or…
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Hillsounds or Microspikes? How to Choose
Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultras and Kahtoola Microspikes are the most popular winter traction aids for hiking on packed snow, ice,…
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How to Sleep Under a Tarp in the Rain
Tarps are a great ultralight backpacking shelter option, provided they’re used in a climate where there’s no rain or occasional…
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Winter Water Bottle Insulation Hack: Neoprene Camera Lens Holder
Insulated winter water bottle holders that are capable of holding 32 oz wide-mouth Nalgene bottles are in short supply every…
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