As the second half of your all-important sleeping system, backpacking sleeping pads are a member of the “big three” items on your gear list. When used in conjunction with a good quality sleeping bag, your sleeping pad will not only provide a layer of cushion between you and the ground, but will also help you […]
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When I first got into backpacking, I always assumed trekking poles were for older hikers, or for folks with bad/injured knees that needed help finding their footing or walking up and down inclines. I had a lot to learn. Turns out there are more than a few reasons a good set of trekking poles are
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In order to stress the importance of backpacking tents, I’m going to tell you about the last time I almost died in the woods. It was my first trip into the backcountry, and I didn’t know a single thing about backpacking other than I loved being in the woods, spending the night around a campfire,
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Backpacking food has never been the most glamorous. Mountain House meals are great, but they’re not particularly cost-effective. Potato flakes and GORP (Good Ol’ Raisins And Peanuts) are cost-effective, but painfully boring. What follows below will help you decide what to pack, and hopefully provide a few suggestions for breaking up the monotony that is backpacking food.
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I’ve got a serious love-hate relationship with backpacking group shelters. I love just about every aspect of backpacking, but if I had to pick the one I love the least, it’s going to be packing and unpacking a tent. And it’s the tent-packing hater in me that has a serious love-affair with group shelters. There’s
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Whether you’re planning your first backpacking trip or it’s time to upgrade your old gear, figuring out which backpacking sleeping bag is best for your pack is an important first step. There’s nothing worse than getting into camp after a long day on the trail and not being able to get a good night’s rest because
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Flats suck, but they happen to everyone. So, learning how to repair a flat mountain bike tire is an essential skill — right up there with “using the pedals” and “holding onto the bars.” Spending five to ten minutes repairing a flat is immeasurably better than spending an hour walking your bike back to the
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If you’re just getting started as a mountain biking beginner, it can seem like a huge task just knowing where to start with all the different types of mountain bikes on the market: trying to choose between one of the 80+ brands out there, deciding which gear to buy, and then figuring out where and
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Finding the best hiking socks for your needs is an investment you’ll enjoy for years to come. Unlike conventional socks made from cotton, true hiking socks are made from either wool, synthetic materials, or a combination of both, and keep your feet warm and protected from rough terrain and weather alike. Hiking socks come in
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Getting a blister while hiking is no fun, and, if we’re being honest, neither is blister first aid. But when you’re still miles from camp or the nearest town, knowing how to take care of your feet is paramount. While prevention is going to be your greatest ally in the fight against blisters (choosing the
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