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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 Camping Blankets: 8 of the Best for Outdoor Comfort

by Russell McCarty
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Camping Blanket
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best 2-Person Sleeping Bag: Heading Out for Adventure

by Russell McCarty
13 min read
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Homemade Mosquito Repellent: Options That Actually Work

by Bradley Page
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Insect repellent
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Rock Climbing Pants: The Best Bottoms for Comfort and Performance

by Russell McCarty
17 min read
Rock climbing
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Backpacking Cooking Gear: Finding the Right Equipment for Outdoor Cooking

by Dorothy Tobias
20 min read
Cooking fire
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

How to Survive A Bear Attack: Backcountry Bear Safety

by Russell McCarty
15 min read
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS

How to Purify Water: Water Treatment Methods in the Backcountry

by Sean Nelson
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TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Russell McCarty
14 min read
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TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Tactical Jackets for Hiking & Camping (2026)

by Bradley Page
18 min read
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TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Dorothy Tobias
17 min read
Camping toast
TOP GEAR PICKS

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

by Bradley Page
12 min read
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Camping Pillow: Superior Comfort and Support for a Restful Sleep Outdoors

by Sean Nelson
19 min read
Camping pillow tent
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Men’s Hiking Shorts: Choosing the Best Hiking Shorts for Style and Comfort

by Sean Nelson
20 min read
Hiking couple
TOP GEAR PICKS

Best Ultralight Tent: The Top Lightweight Tents for All Your Outdoor Shelter Needs

by Sean Nelson
12 min read
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