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 Stay Hydrated: Tips and Tricks Beyond Water and Bottles

by Bradley Page
13 min read
Drinking water
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

DIY Bear Canister: Tips and Tricks to Help You Make Your Own Backcountry Canister

by Russell McCarty
10 min read
Bear warning
BACKPACKING BASICS

Best Canned Beer for Hikers: Taking the Party Outdoors

by Bradley Page
13 min read
Sherpa drinking beer
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Sean Nelson
15 min read
Sun hat man
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best 2-Person Sleeping Bag: Heading Out for Adventure

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
BACKPACKING BASICS

Can you wear jeans hiking? Answered!

by Sean Nelson
13 min read
Hiking with child
BACKPACKING BASICS

Benefits of Hiking: How to Make the Hiking Trip Improve Your Health

by Dorothy Tobias
11 min read
Hiking club

TOP ARTICLES

Hiking boots and socks
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Warm Socks: Keeping Backpackers’ Feet Snug And Comfy On Cold Treks

by Russell McCarty
18 min read
Vegan hiking boots
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Vegan Hiking Boots: Scoping Out the Best Animal Friendly Footwear

by Russell McCarty
15 min read
ABC Watch
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best ABC Watches: An All-Around Timekeeping Tool for Your Outdoor Adventures

by Sean Nelson
21 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Compass Watch: Choosing What You Need for the Outdoors and Beyond

by Bradley Page
16 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Gore Tex Hiking Shoes: No More Blisters, Just Hiking

by Sean Nelson
18 min read
Solo camp mountain boots
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Backpacking Knife: A Review of the Top 8 Knives for Your Backpack

by Sean Nelson
14 min read
knife
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Dorothy Tobias
17 min read
Sleeping pad

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