Backpacking Mastery

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

How to Use a Compass: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

by Sean Nelson
11 min read
Compass
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Tent Zipper Repair: It’s Easier Than You Think

by Sean Nelson
11 min read
Zippers
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

How Many Calories Does Hiking Burn: Plus Other Health Benefits Of Hiking

by Dorothy Tobias
12 min read
Hiking club
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 Hiking Knife: Staying Sharp While on The Trail

by Bradley Page
13 min read
knife
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

How to Get Sap Out of Clothes: Don’t Throw Out Your Clothes and Try These Tips Instead

by Sean Nelson
11 min read
Tree sap
BACKPACKING BASICS

Backpacking Gear List for Beginners (Complete Checklist)

by Sean Nelson
18 min read
Backpacking gear checklist spread out on floor for packing

TOP ARTICLES

Hiking woman
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Backpacking Pants for Women: How to Choose a Pair That Will Get You Through the Trail

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
Sun hat man
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Sun Hat: Discover the Right Headgear to Avoid Damaged Skin This Summer

by Sean Nelson
14 min read
Portable solar charger attached to backpack while hiking
TOP GEAR PICKS

Solar Chargers for Backpacking: Complete Guide

by Sean Nelson
13 min read
Camera bag grass
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Power Bank Chargers: When Running Out of Battery is Not an Option

by Bradley Page
18 min read
Power bank
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Beach Canopy: The Ideal Temporary Shelter for Your Family

by Russell McCarty
20 min read
Beach canopy tent
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Buy Satellite Phone: Choosing a Life-Saving Gadget for Backcountry Use

by Bradley Page
15 min read
Satellite phone

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