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 Bivy Sack: Choosing The Right Model For Your Needs & Budget

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
Bivy Sack
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Quick Dry Pants: A Buyer’s Guide for Choosing the Best Backpacking Pants

by Sean Nelson
15 min read
Hiking pants
BACKPACKING BASICS

Is Hammock Camping Safe?

by Keren Dinkin
7 min read
Hammock mountain hat
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Sleeping Bag Zipper Repair: Skip the Professional and Do It Yourself

by Bradley Page
13 min read
Zippers
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Camp Toaster: Reviewing the Best Outdoor Toasters Money Can Buy

by Bradley Page
12 min read
Camping toast
BACKPACKING BASICS

Can you wear hiking boots every day? (Explained)

by Bradley Page
5 min read
BACKPACKING BASICS

How to Avoid Wild Animal Attacks: Backpacking Without Unpleasant Events

by Sean Nelson
13 min read
Grizzly bear angry

TOP ARTICLES

itness and heart rate monitor
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best GPS Watches for Hiking & Backpacking (2026)

by Russell McCarty
18 min read
pile of burning sticks
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Fire Starter Sticks: Easy As Snap, Spark, Light!

by Russell McCarty
10 min read
Helmet Cam
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Helmet Cam: For Capturing Extreme Outdoor Photos and Epic Video

by Bradley Page
21 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Tailgate Grill: The Top Grills for Your Outdoor Cooking Needs

by Russell McCarty
19 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 Knee Brace for Hiking: Finding Superior Knee Protection for Your Hikes

by Sean Nelson
18 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Lightweight Backpacks Under $200

by Sean Nelson
13 min read
Lightweight hiking backpack on mountain trail

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