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Do You Need a Pillow for Backpacking?

I always carry a camping pillow on backpacking trips.

If you use a pillow at home, I recommend taking a camping pillow with you on your backpacking trips. You’ll almost certainly sleep better if you have one because your body is used to having the extra support. I learned this the …

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KS-Ultralight Gear KS-50 Backpack Review

KS-Ultralight Gear KS50 Backpack Review

The KS-Ultralight Gear KS-50 is an ultralight backpack that’s good for thru-hiking and multi-day backpacking trips with a max recommended (comfortable) load of 20 lbs (9kg). When ordering a KS-50 you have the option to customize it in many different ways in …

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Backpacking Glove Layering Systems

Backpacking Glove Layering Systems

I carry a multi-part glove and mitten layering system on day hikes and backpacking trips (mainly in spring and autumn) to keep my hands warm when it’s cold, windy, or raining. The “glove layering system” I use combines fingered gloves for dexterity …

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