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
BACKPACKING BASICS

Tips on Training for Backpacking: Preparing Your Body for the Great Outdoors

by Bradley Page
13 min read
Hiking club
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Homemade Insect Repellent: Keeping You Safe from Bugs and Mosquitoes

by Bradley Page
11 min read
Insect repellent
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Ski Clothing Brands: A Buyer’s Guide to the Highest Quality Jackets

by Sean Nelson
15 min read
Couple skiing
BACKPACKING BASICS

Best Hiking Apps: Taking Your Hiking Trips To a New Level

by Sean Nelson
13 min read
Hiking map app
BACKPACKING BASICS

Internal vs External Frame Backpack: Which Type of Backpack is Best for You?

by Bradley Page
12 min read
Backpack frame
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

How to Make a Snake Trap: Best Methods for Effective Trapping Action

by Bradley Page
13 min read
Snake on boot
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Russell McCarty
14 min read

TOP ARTICLES

Large tent
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Family Camping Tent: The Best Shelters for That Wholesome Outdoor Fun

by Russell McCarty
17 min read
Climbing mountain ice axe pole
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Ice Axe: Choosing the Right Axe for Climbing and Mountaineering

by Bradley Page
15 min read
Best Bear Canister
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
slackline
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Slackline: Balance Training for the Bold

by Sean Nelson
13 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Merino Wool Base Layer: All About That Base

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
Merino 365 New Zealand 100% Merino Longsleeve Baselayer with Thumbloops
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Fitness Watch For iPhone: Seamless Workout Convenience

by Russell McCarty
17 min read
Fitness Tracker Watch
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Sean Nelson
20 min read
Large tent

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