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10 Best Camp Shoes of 2021
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10 Best Trekking Poles for Hiking and Backpacking of 2021
10 Best Two-Person Backpacking Tents of 2021
10 Best Budget Backpacking Tents Under $250
10 Best Lightweight Backpacks of 2021
10 Best Backpacking Quilts of 2021
10 Best Hiking Daypacks of 2021
10 Best One Person Backpacking Tents of 2021
10 Best Hiking Pants of 2021
10 Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2021
10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2021
10 Best Ultralight Backpacking Tents of 2021
10 Best Kids Backpacking Packs for 2021
10 Best Bug Shelters for Ultralight Backpacking in 2021
2021 Best Lightweight Backpacks for Women
5 Best Leave No Trace Trowels of 2021
10 Best Hiking Boots and Trail Shoes of 2021
10 Best Backpacking Stoves of 2021
10 Best Ultralight Backpacking Tarps of 2021
10 Best Four Season Winter Tents of 2021
10 Best Down Winter Sleeping Bags for 2021
10 Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2021
10 Best Winter Backpacking Packs of 2021
10 Best Backpacking Rain Jackets Under $100
10 Best Hammock Tents of 2021
10 Best Rechargeable Headlamps of 2021
10 Best Adjustable Torso-Length Backpacks of 2021
10 Best Ventilated Backpacks of 2021
10 Best Snowshoes for Winter Hiking in 2020-2021
10 Most Durable Lightweight Backpacks of 2021
10 Best Backpacking Tents of 2020
10 Best Kid’s Sleeping Bags and Quilts
10 Best Freestanding Tents of 2020
10 Best Sleeping Bags for Women in 2020
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Bill in Texas on Running Packs 101: Fit, Features, and Storage
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CHRISTOPHER MARSHBURN on Hoodless Ultralight Sleeping Bags: Pros and Cons
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Steve H on Tarptent Notch Tent Review
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Philip Werner on Paria Outdoors Zion 2 Tent Review
Philip Werner on How to Size a Backpack: Daypack and Backpack Volume Guide
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FAQS

Running Packs 101: Fit, Features, and Storage
Hoodless Ultralight Sleeping Bags: Pros and Cons
Can You Resole Hiking Boots?
Should You Waterproof Gore-Tex Boots?
Permethrin Soak Method Guide
Cold-Soak No-Cook Backpacking Meals 101
How Long Should You Boil Snow in Winter?
How to Cure and Prevent Butt Chafing on Backpacking Trips

Backpacker Favorites

Swiss Army Classic Knife
Darn Tough Socks (Super Durable)
Trash Compactor Bags (Pack Liners)
Polycryo (Tent Footprint) Ground Cloths
Leukotape (Sticky Anti-Blister Tape)
Six Moons Pack Pods
Smartwater Bottle Upgrade Kit
Body Glide
Anker QuickCharge 10000mAh Power Pack
Dermatone Sun Block Tin
Canon Powershot G9X
Possum Down Gloves

Philip’s Favorite Gear Picks

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest Backpack
La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Trail Runners
Dan Durston X-Mid 1 Tent
Sea-to-Summit Etherlite XT Ins. Sleeping Pad
Feathered Friends Flicker 40 Quilt Sleeping Bag
Outdoor Research Thru Gaiters
HydroBlu Versa Flow Water Filter w/CNOC Reservoir
Garmin inReach Satellite Communicator
Tilley LTM6 AirFlo Hiking Hat
Casio Solar-Powered Pathfinder Watch
Pacerpole Dual Lock Trekking Poles
Tenkara Iwana Fly Fishing Rod

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