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  • 10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads

    10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2023

    An insulating sleeping pad is a must-have for backpackers who sleep on the ground in …

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  • Hyperlite Mountain Gear Backpacks How to Choose

    Hyperlite Mountain Gear Backpacks: How to Choose

  • Sleeping Pad R-Values of 2023

    Sleeping Pad R-Values of 2023

  • 10 Best Synthetic Insulated Hiking Jackets

    10 Best Synthetic Insulated Hiking Jackets of 2023

  • 10 Best Winter Hiking Pants

    10 Best Winter Hiking Pants of 2023

  • 10 Best Hammock Tents for Backpacking and Camping

    10 Best All-in-One Hammock Tents in 2023

  • 10 Best Down Jackets for Hiking and Backpacking

    10 Best Down Jackets for Hiking and Backpacking in 2023

  • 10 Best Winter Sleeping Bags

    10 Best Winter Sleeping Bags of 2023

  • 10 best lightweight winter tents and shelters

    10 Best Lightweight Winter Tents and Shelters (2023)

  • 10-Best-Winter-Traction-Devices-and-Crampons

    10 Best Winter Traction Devices and Crampons in 2023

  • 10 Best Thu-Hiking Tents

    10 Best Thru-Hiking Tents of 2023

  • 10 Best Hiking Knee Braces

    10 Best Hiking Knee Braces, Ankle Supports, Compression Sleeves, and Straps

  • 10-Best-Winter-Backpacking-Packs

    10 Best Winter Backpacking Packs of 2023

  • 10 Best Ultralight Pyramid Tarps

    10 Best Ultralight Pyramid Tarps of 2023

  • 10 Best Thru-Hiking Sleeping Bags and Quilts

    10 Best Thru-Hiking Sleeping Bags and Quilts for 2023

  • 10 Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2022

    10 Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2022

  • 10 Best Lightweight Backpacks

    10 Best Lightweight Backpacks of 2022

  • 10 Best Backpacking Quilts of 2022

    10 Best Backpacking Quilts of 2022

  • 10 Best Rechargeable Headlamps of 2021-2022

    10 Best Rechargeable Headlamps of 2022-2023

  • 10 Best Backpacking Chairs of 2022

    10 Best Backpacking Chairs of 2022

  • 10 Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2021-2022

    10 Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2022-2023

  • 10 Best Men’s Hiking Pants

    10 Best Men’s Hiking Pants of 2022

  • 10 Best Hiking Foot Care Products

    10 Best Hiking Foot Care Products

  • 10 Best Rechargeable Headlamps of 2021-2022

    10 Best Rechargeable Headlamps in 2022

  • 10 Best Trekking Pole

    10 Best Trekking Poles for Hiking and Backpacking (2022)

  • 10 Best One Person Backpacking Tents

    10 Best One-Person Backpacking Tents of 2022

  • 10 Best Freestanding Tents

    10 Best Freestanding Backpacking Tents of 2022

  • 10 Best Bug Shelters for Ultralight Backpacking

    10 Best Bug Shelters for Ultralight Backpacking in 2022

  • 10 Best Durable Lightweight Backpacks

    10 Most Durable Lightweight Backpacks of 2022

  • 10 Best Adjustable Torso-Length Backpacks

    10 Best Adjustable Torso-Length Backpacks of 2022

  • 10 Best Hiking Daypacks

    10 Best Hiking Daypacks of 2022

  • 10 Best Backpack Accessory Pockets

    10 Best Backpack Accessory Pockets of 2022

  • 10 Best Camp Shoes and Stream Crossing Shoes

    10 Best Camp Shoes of 2022

  • 10 Best Ventilated Backpacks

    10 Best Ventilated Backpacks of 2022

  • 10 Best Thru-hiking Backpacks

    10 Best Thru-Hiking Backpacks for 2022

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FAQS

  • Backpacking Sleep Systems

    Backpacking Sleep Systems for Tents, Tarps, and Hammocks

    January 20, 2023
  • Hiking with Raynaud’s Disease

    Hiking with Raynaud’s Disease

    January 9, 2023
  • Wool vs Synthetic Baselayers. Which is Better?

    Wool Baselayers vs Synthetic Baselayers: How to Choose

    January 4, 2023
  • Winter Hiking Gaiters Benefits and Pitfalls

    Winter Hiking Gaiters: Benefits and Pitfalls

    December 29, 2022
  • Do You Need Rain Pants for Hiking and Backpacking

    Do You Need Rain Pants for Backpacking?

    December 28, 2022
  • Liquid Fuel White Gas Stove Guide

    Liquid Fuel – White Gas Stove Guide

    December 26, 2022
  • Ultralight Bivy Sacks 101

    Ultralight Bivy Sacks 101

    December 23, 2022
  • Hiking and Backpacking Survival Gear

    Hiking and Backpacking Survival Gear

    December 22, 2022
  • My boring gray Therm-a-rest NeoAir XTherm Sleeping Pad "in action."

    Can You Use a High R-Value Sleeping Pad in Summer?

    December 21, 2022

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Sleeping Pad R-Values 2023

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Backpacker Favorites

  • Swiss Army Classic Knife
  • Darn Tough Socks (Super Durable)
  • Nylofume UL Pack Liners
  • Polycryo (Tent Footprint) Ground Cloths
  • Leukotape (Sticky Anti-Blister Tape)
  • Jetboil Stash Stove System
  • Hyperlite Packing Pods
  • Smartwater Bottle Upgrade Kit
  • Body Glide
  • Nitecore 10000 mAh USB Power Bank (5.9 oz)
  • Toaks Titanium 550 UL Pot
  • Zpacks Duplex Tent

Philip’s Favorite Gear Picks

  • Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 Pack
  • Altra Lone Peak 6 Trail Runners
  • Hammock Gear Econ Burrow 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
  • REI Quarter Dome SL 1 Tent
  • Pacerpole Dual Lock Trekking Poles

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