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10 Best Down Sleeping Bags for Backpacking in 2024
Down-insulated sleeping bags are still the most …
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10 Best Windbreakers and Wind Shirts of 2024
10 Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2024 (with Frames)
10 Best Synthetic Insulated Hiking Jackets of 2024
10 Best Men’s Hiking Pants of 2024
10 Best Backpacking Quilts of 2024
10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2024
10 Best Freestanding Backpacking Tents of 2024
10 Best Budget Backpacking Tents under $250 (2024)
10 Best Ventilated (Suspended Mesh) Backpacks of 2024
10 Best Backpacking Rain Jackets of 2024
10 Best Down Jackets for Hiking and Backpacking in 2024
10 Best Hiking Foot Care Products
10 Best Trail Runners and Hiking Shoes of 2024
10 Best One Person Backpacking Tents of 2024
10 Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags of 2024
5 Best Leave No Trace Trowels for Backpacking and Camping (2024)

Gear Reviews

Patagonia R1 Air Full Zip Hoodie Review
The Patagonia R1 Air Full Zip Hoodie …
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Helinox Speed Stool Review
Enlightened Equipment Enigma APEX Quilt Review
Hyperlite Mountain Gear WayPoint 35 Backpack Review
Artilect Boulder 125 Crew Jersey and Leggings Review
Granite Gear Crown3 40 Eco Backpack Review
NEMO Tensor All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Review
REI Trailmade Trekking Poles Review
Currex RunPro Insoles Review
Mountainsmith Zerk 25 Backpack Review
Kovea Spider Inverted Canister Stove Review
Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent Review
Leki Khumbu Lite Trekking Poles Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Jackets with Pit Zips: When Are They Effective?
Jacket pit zips are zippered openings located …
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Compass Use Simplified: Orienting a Map
Hiking Navigation: GPS Handhelds vs Smartphone Apps
How to Backpack in the Rain
Flat Tarps vs Catenary Cut Tarps
Non-Breathable Rain Jackets For Hiking and Backpacking
Permethrin Soak Method Guide
How to Treat Hot Spots and Pop Hiking Blisters
How to Pitch a Tent on a Wooden Platform

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Backpacker Favorites

MSR Pocket Rocket 2
Leukotape P (Sticky Anti-Blister Tape)
Nitecore 20000 mAh USB Power Bank
Swiss Army Classic Knife
Darn Tough Socks (Super Durable)
Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent
Nylofume UL Pack Liners
Polycryo (Tent Footprint) Ground Cloths
Hyperlite Mtn Gear Shoulder Pocket
Smartwater Bottle Upgrade Kit
Body Glide
Toaks Titanium 550 UL Pot

Philip’s Favorite Gear Picks

Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 Pack
Altra Timp 5 Trail Runner
Enlightened Equip. Revelation Quilt
Sea-to-Summit Etherlite XT Sleeping Pad
Feathered Friends Flicker 40 Quilt Sleeping Bag
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
Garmin inReach Mini 2
Tilley LTM6 AirFlo Hiking Hat
Casio Solar PRW3500 ABC Watch
Paria UL Needle Tent Stakes
Durston X-Mid 1 Tent
Pacerpole Dual Lock Trekking Poles

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