Backpacking Skills
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Winter Navigation and Escape Route Planning
Whenever you plan hikes in exposed terrain, it’s useful to plan out escape routes in case an unexpected thunderstorm storm…
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STABILicers Hike Macro Winter Traction Spikes Review
STABILicers Hike Macro Winter Traction Spikes are a traction device in the same vein as Kahtoola Microspikes and Hillsound Trail…
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Winter Water Bottle Insulation and Hydration: A Simple Approach
There’s an art to winter water hydration and creating an insulation system that keeps your water from freezing, but still…
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Crescent Moon EVA All-Foam Snowshoes Review
Crescent Moon’s EVA All Foam Snowshoes are high flotation snowshoes that are made of foam without any metal crampons or…
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MSR Snowshoes Heel Strap Hack – Tape it Closed
Most MSR Snowshoes have a rear binding that closes with a stretchy ski-style strap. It’s designed that way so that…
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Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra Review
The Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra is a winter traction device that has 18 half-inch stainless spikes connected to an elastomer…
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Can You Use a 3-Season Tent in Winter?
Many three-season tents can be used for winter camping or backpacking if you set them up below treeline, they have…
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Backpacking Gear Repair Hacks
If you want to save money and prolong the life of your backpacking gear, it pays to maintain it and…
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Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro Review
While the small spikes on Kahtoola Microspikes and Hillsound Trail Crampons can provide extra winter traction on icy trails, there…
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How Breathable are Waterproof/Breathable Winter Hiking Boots?
I’ve been a serious winter hiker for close to 15 years and I’ve never owned a pair of single-layer, insulated…
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Winter Hiking Blister Prevention and Footcare
I go the extra mile to avoid blisters when winter day hiking and backpacking because I don’t want to sit…
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How to Size Snowshoes
The size of snowshoe you need depends on your body weight, the weight of your gear, snow type, and whether…
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Camp XLC 490 Aluminum Crampons Review
CAMP XLC 490 Crampons are lightweight aluminum crampons with a universal binding that are compatible with most mountaineering and hiking…
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When Do You Need to Carry Snowshoes for Winter Hikes?
Snowshoes are heavy, weighing between four and five pounds a pair, so most winter hikers are happy when they don’t…
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