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

Best Water Filtration System: What You Need When the Tap Isn’t Clear

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Women’s Ski Boots: What a Good Pair Can Do for You

by Sean Nelson
15 min read
Skiing
BACKPACKING BASICS

Tent Footprint vs Tarp: Which Groundsheet is Best for Protecting Your Tent?

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
Tent footprint
BACKPACKING BASICS

How to Choose Hiking Socks: Best Socks For An Enjoyable Hike

by Dorothy Tobias
11 min read
Hiking socks in summer
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Trail Mix: The Best Snack Mix For Hitting the Trail

by Sean Nelson
19 min read
Trail mix
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

DIY Bear Canister: Tips and Tricks to Help You Make Your Own Backcountry Canister

by Russell McCarty
10 min read
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BACKPACKING BASICS

Thru Hiking: The Long Way Around

by Russell McCarty
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TOP ARTICLES

TOP GEAR PICKS

Hiking Gaiters: The Perfect Gear to Keep Your Feet Dry

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
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TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Backpacking Camera Bag: The Best Protection for Every Aspiring Nature Photographer

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
Headlamp
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Headlamp: Hands-Free Illumination for Your Outdoor Trips

by Bradley Page
19 min read
present
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Gifts for Hikers: Simplifying Your Search for the Perfect Gift

by Bradley Page
18 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best G-Shock Watch: What Would Bam-Bam Buy?

by Sean Nelson
19 min read
Best G-Shock Watch
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Women’s Fleece Jacket: Finding the Best One on the Market

by Bradley Page
14 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Cold Weather Tents for Winter Camping (2025)

by Sean Nelson
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