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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 Hiking Boots for Women: Choosing the Suitable Footwear for Hiking

by Russell McCarty
19 min read
Hiking woman
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Compression Sacks: What You Need for a Good Nights’ Sleep

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
Compression sack
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Neck Gaiter: A Great Alternative to the Traditional Scarf

by Sean Nelson
14 min read
Neck gaiter
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

LNT Principles: A Backpacker’s Guide to Leaving No Trace

by Bradley Page
13 min read
Lost in the woods
BACKPACKING BASICS

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

by Sean Nelson
8 min read
BACKPACKING BASICS

The Mighty Backpacking Cart: Blaze a Trail Without Breaking Your Back

by Bradley Page
11 min read
BACKPACKING BASICS

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag (Temperature Rating Guide)

by Sean Nelson
12 min read
Sleeping bag in tent for camping trip

TOP ARTICLES

TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
Trail gaiters
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Trail Running Gaiters: Comfort and Protection for Beating the Toughest Trails

by Bradley Page
13 min read
Tent hammock
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Ultralight Tent: The Top Lightweight Tents for All Your Outdoor Shelter Needs

by Sean Nelson
12 min read
Hiking pants
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Hiking Pants: A Buyer’s Guide for the Best Quality and Performance

by Russell McCarty
17 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
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Backpacking Knife: A Review of the Top 8 Knives for Your Backpack

by Sean Nelson
14 min read
knife
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Waterproof Matches: Light that Fire no Matter What

by Bradley Page
17 min read
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