Backpacking Skills
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Marmot Minimalist Shell Mitts Review
Marmot’s Minimalist Shell Mitts are waterproof/breathable shell mitts insulated with a lightweight liner that can be worn alone or layered…
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Trail Maintainer Ax Training and Certification Class
I attended a really fantastic Ax training and certification class for trail maintainers this past Friday offered by the Appalachian…
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Superfeet All-Purpose Support High Arch (Green) Insoles
Shoe Insoles If you don’t already use Superfeet All-Purpose Support High Arch (formerly called Green) insoles in your hiking boots,…
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Adventure Medical Kits – Ultralight / Watertight Medical Kit .7
I bought this Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight Medical Kit .7 to bring on the Appalachian Mountain Club hiking and backpacking…
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Best Dimensions for a 1 Person Backpacking Tarp
If you crave a deep connection with the wilderness, there’s nothing more intimate than sleeping under a square or rectangular tarp. Pitching…
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Feathered Friends Down Booties Review
Feathered Friend’s Down Booties are goose-down socks that have a removable weather-resistant shell so you can wear them in your…
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Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Brace Review
The best knee brace I’ve found for hiking and backpacking is the Cho-Pat Knee Brace. I’ve used one when my…
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10 Backpacking Gear Maintenance Tasks for April
With spring hiking and backpacking season on the horizon, here are some important gear maintenance tasks for you to perform…
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Plantar Fasciitis and Compression Socks
Plantar Fasciitis is an overuse injury of the foot that is associated with heel pain and severe foot cramping. The…
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Winter Liquid Fuel Bottle Insulation Hack
In cold weather, the temperature of white gas, or liquid fuel as it is also known, can dip below freezing…
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How to Increase Your Daily Hiking Mileage
There will probably come a time in your hiking career where you need or want to do a big day…
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What is Book Time?
There’s an expression used in many hiking guides called book time. Also known as Naismith’s rule, it refers to the…
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DCF vs X-Pac for Ultralight Backpacks: Pros and Cons
Many waterproof and more durable ultralight backpacks are made with Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) or X-Pac, another high-tech laminate fabric…
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Ultralight Backpacking Bug Shelter Primer
There are four different types of ultralight bug shelters suitable for cowboy camping, sleeping in a lean-to, or underneath a…
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