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
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Kershaw Pocket Knives for Backpacking & EDC (2026)

by Bradley Page
18 min read
BACKPACKING BASICS

Why Do Backpacks Have Two Zippers?

by Bradley Page
6 min read
Backpack zip
TOP GEAR PICKS

Winter Hiking Gear List: We’ve Made You a List and Checked it Twice

by Sean Nelson
16 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Bear Canister: Keeping You and Your Food Safe While in Bear Country

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
Best Bear Canister
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Bradley Page
14 min read
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

HyVent vs Gore Tex: Which Waterproof Material is Best?

by Sean Nelson
12 min read
Rain coat
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Skis for Beginners: Get the Perfect Control and Stability

by Russell McCarty
18 min read

TOP ARTICLES

Hiking boots and socks
TOP GEAR PICKS

Warmest Socks: They Serve More Than Simply Keeping Your Feet Warm

by Sean Nelson
13 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 3 in 1 Jacket: Choosing the Right Jacket for Outdoor Activities

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
Water bottles
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Water Bottle: Best Water Bottles to Quench Your Thirst

by Russell McCarty
19 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Family Tents: Choosing the Best Shelters for Fun Outdoor Family Excursions

by Russell McCarty
17 min read
Large tent
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Boonie Hat: Stylishly Protect Your Head From The Sun

by Sean Nelson
17 min read
Boonie hat
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Sleeping Pad for Side Sleepers: A Handy Buyer’s Guide for Picky Sleepers

by Dorothy Tobias
18 min read
Sleeping pad

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