Backpacking Skills
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Portable Hammock Stands for Camping by Derek Hansen
No trees for that hammock? No problem. This is irony: I’m a hammock camping fanatic, surrounded by the largest contiguous Ponderosa Pine…
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Winter Hiking in a Thin Baselayer
The biggest mistake that new winter hikers make is overdressing by wearing heavy or medium-weight baselayers that are hard to…
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Low Sodium Camping and Backpacking Meals
Have you ever looked at the nutrition labels on freeze-dried or dehydrated camping and backpacking meals or Knorr Rice and…
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Dachstein Arctic Boiled Wool Gloves Review
Dachstein’s Arctic Boiled Wool Gloves are very warm, three-ply, boiled wool gloves (more on this below) that make exceptional liners…
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Kahtoola KTS Crampons Review
Kahtoola’s KTS Crampons are a winter traction aid designed for use with trail runners and soft-soled shoes. This is important…
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The Pie Tin Stove-Stand Snow Melting Hack
When you melt snow for drinking water in winter, your stove, if you use a liquid fuel (white gas) stove…
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Kahtoola Nanospikes Traction Device Review
Kahtoola Nanospikes are a lightweight winter traction device compatible with trail runners, most street shoes, and winter boots. They weigh…
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Winter Hiking and Emergency Fires: Think Again
Do you carry firestarters on winter hikes for use in an emergency if you have an accident and become immobilized…
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Winter Backpacking on a Budget: Gear Up without Breaking the Bank
Winter backpacking and mountaineering are great sports. But the cost of winter gear is very expensive, upward of $2000 or…
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Winter Hiking and Weather Forecasting in the White Mountains
If you plan to hike in the White Mountains in winter, it’s important to pay careful attention to the weather…
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North45 SureFit Anti-Fog Balaclava Review
The North45 SureFit Anti-Fog (Non-Magnetic) Balaclava prevents lens fogging when used with a ski mask or glasses. The balaclava is…
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Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters Review
When hiking through snow, gaiters are essential because they help keep your socks dry. Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters are so-called…
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Winter Hiking Gaiters: Benefits and Pitfalls
Winter hiking gaiters, namely high gaiters, are an important part of a winter hiking clothing layering system but they definitely…
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Winter Hiking Clothing and Gear for the White Mountains (NH)
When gearing up for winter day hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains you want footwear, clothing, and traction aids that…
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