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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 LED Headlights: Seeing in the Dark Could Save Your Life

by Bradley Page
16 min read
Headlamp
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Backpacking Safety: Complete Guide to Staying Alive

by Sean Nelson
15 min read
Hiker prepared with safety gear in mountain wilderness
TOP GEAR PICKS

Hiking Boot Laces: Best Laces to Outlast Your Boots

by Bradley Page
14 min read
Leather boots
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Camping Lantern: Reliable Light Source for Your Outdoor Trips

by Bradley Page
24 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best 2-Person Sleeping Bag: Heading Out for Adventure

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
BACKPACKING BASICS

Water Poisoning: Treatment & Prevention

by Russell McCarty
10 min read
Drinking water
BACKPACKING BASICS

Workouts for Hiking: Best Exercises for Preparing Your Body for Hiking

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
Hiking club

TOP ARTICLES

Satellite phone
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Bradley Page
15 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
Fixed blade knives
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Fixed Blade Knives: Reviewing the Best Fixed Blade Knives

by Russell McCarty
16 min read
Hatchet on log
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Survival Axe: Choosing the Right Axe for Your Survival Cache

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best 6 Person Tent: For a Great Cozy Night with Your Group

by Sean Nelson
20 min read
Large tent
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Sean Nelson
12 min read
Hiking boots and socks
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Ski Mittens: No Cold Hands for You This Winter

by Russell McCarty
16 min read
Couple skiing

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