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Pennine Way England-to-Scotland Backpacking Gear List (2026)
The Pennine Way is the United Kingdom’s oldest hiking trail. It’s about 270 miles long and runs from Edale in England to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland. Time permitting, I may…
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Review: Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20 Backpacking Quilt
The Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20 represents the pinnacle of ultralight backpacking sleep systems, targeting three-season backpackers who demand top-tier insulation without the bulk and weight penalties of traditional mummy sleeping bags.…
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Hiking Naked
Is it legal to hike naked? Are there places where it’s ok or is it banned everywhere? What are the consequences if you’re busted, and how can they affect your…
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10 Best One Person Backpacking Tents (2026) | Rated and Reviewed
One person, solo backpacking tents are ideal if you’re thru-hiking, fast-packing, or backpacking big miles and want to trim your gear weight as low as possible. More livable than bivy…
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Best Backpacking Rain Jackets for $100 or Less
You don’t need to buy an expensive rain jacket for hiking and backpacking because an inexpensive one will work just as well as one costing an arm and a leg.…
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10 Best Budget Backpacking Tents Under $300
Backpacking tents are getting increasingly expensive, especially ultralight tents made with specialty fabrics. But take heart. Plenty of good values and budget tents are still available if you know what…
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Hike Like a Smurf in the Rain: Showa 281 Temres Gloves
Showa Temres Gloves, often called Smurf Gloves, are named after an 1980’s Belgian comic and popular TV show featuring bright blue humanoid creatures who lived in mushroom-shaped houses in the…
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Review: Leki Skyterra Carbon Lite Trekking Poles
Leki Skyterra FX Carbon Lites Trekking Poles are telescoping, height-adjustable trekking poles that weigh 6.9 oz each. Designed for trekking and mountaineering, they have extended foam handgrips, lightweight, adjustable wrist…
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MSR Hubba Hubba LT 1 Tent | Tested and Rated
The new MSR Hubba Hubba LT 1 is a spacious one-person double-wall freestanding tent with a side door and vestibule. It has a single multi-hub DAC Featherlite aluminum pole that…
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ULA Ultragrid CDT 50L Backpack Review
The ULA UltraGrid CDT is a 50L frameless backpack designed for ultralight backpacking, long day hikes, or travel, with a maximum recommended load of 25 pounds. Weighing 27.1 oz (768…
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10 Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts of 2026
Backpacking quilts are a great sleep system option for ground sleepers and hammockers alike, when coupled with a sleeping pad or underquilt. While sleeping bags can be a better option…
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Review: Outdoor Research Gore-Tex Seattle Rain Cap
The Outdoor Research Seattle Rain Cap is a lightweight, unisex Gore-Tex rain hat designed for hiking, trail running, and wet commutes. Weighing 2 oz, it’s a practical mix of protection,…
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Review: Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad
The Exped Ultra 6.5R Mummy Sleeping Pad tackles one of backpacking’s most challenging equations: delivering serious cold-weather protection while maintaining ultralight credentials. With an impressive 6.9 R-value and weights starting…
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Helinox Chair Zero Review
The Helinox Chair Zero is a lightweight portable backpacking chair that weighs 17 oz and packs up surprisingly small. Before I bought it, I never thought I’d use it on…
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