Backpacking Mastery

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Backpacking Mastery
  • ESSENTIAL SKILLS
  • DO IT YOURSELF
  • FOOD & COOKING
  • BACKPACKING BASICS
  • GEAR REVIEWS
    • TOP GEAR PICKS
    • CAMP KITCHEN
    • WATER ACCESSORIES
BACKPACKING BASICS

Is Hiking A Low Impact Exercise? (The Facts!)

by Sean Nelson
8 min read
Backpacker going up rocks
BACKPACKING BASICS

Hiking for Weight Loss: The Best Way to Shape your Body

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
Hiking with a dog
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Helmet Cam: For Capturing Extreme Outdoor Photos and Epic Video

by Bradley Page
22 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Hiking Hat: Choosing The Right Headwear With The Best Sun Protection

by Russell McCarty
15 min read
Hiking boots map hat
BACKPACKING BASICS

How to Avoid Wild Animal Attacks: Backpacking Without Unpleasant Events

by Sean Nelson
13 min read
Grizzly bear angry
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Boot Sole Repair: Tips and Tricks To Get Your Pair Working Again

by Sean Nelson
11 min read
Boot soles
BACKPACKING BASICS

Best Fitness Tracker App: Monitor Your Fitness Goals With These Great Applications

by Dorothy Tobias
11 min read
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TOP ARTICLES

Portable solar panel
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Portable Solar Panels: Emergency Power for Campers and Preppers

by Bradley Page
19 min read
Camping seat table drink
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Folding Table: Dining Like Royalty in the Woods

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Softshell Jacket for Men: Protect Yourself from the Wind and Rain

by Sean Nelson
18 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Portable Grills: For Foodies of an Outdoor Existence

by Sean Nelson
14 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Gas Lanterns: Let There Be Light in The Wild

by Bradley Page
13 min read
Knife and lantern
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Bowie Knife: Reviewing the Top Bowie Knives on the Market

by Russell McCarty
21 min read
Bowie knife
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Vegan Hiking Boots: Scoping Out the Best Animal Friendly Footwear

by Russell McCarty
15 min read
Vegan hiking boots

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