How to make sleeping bag warmer
Camping is a very enjoyable thing for all of us. Every person loves to go camping in any season. A
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7 Ways To Sharpen a Camping Knife: Pros Vs. Cons
How To Sharpen a Camping Knife Every camper needs a knife. Er … check that. Every camper needs several knives. You’ll want an EDC that lives in your pocket whether you’re wearing your business casual, your favorite jeans, or your camping shorts. Then there are the knives in your camp kitchen kit. And if you…
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The Ultimate Continental Divide Trail Packing List
Gear up for the United States’ toughest long path with these expert picks. On a path as long, high, and remote as the Continental Divide Trail, there is little room for gear errors. For four to six months of walking, CDT thru-hikers have a laundry list of concerns that outpace those of many other long…
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What do you need to think about when choosing your goggles?
What kind of lens is suitable for your conditions Visible Light Transmission (VLT) is an important factor to consider when
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Tips for Hiking at Night
Day hikes are awash with pretty scenery, but night hikes have a special charm all their own. If you find
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How to Make Your Tent Last Forever
In the field, stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. Plus, your tent should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly. Your home away from home may be made of wispy nylon and slender aluminum poles,…
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The Ultimate Appalachian Trail Packing List
Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas. Snowstorms, weeks of rain, humid mid-Atlantic summers: Your gear goes through a lot on a thru-hike of the 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail. The rocky, rugged path has more elevation gain than any of the other long trails, and thru hikers’…
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Backpacks: An Owner’s Manual
Understanding suspension and construction is key to finding the right fit—and proper maintenance and repair will ensure your load-hauler lasts thousands of miles. Different objectives call for different packs.The Pack Expert Kevin Rosenberg started peddling gear on the sidewalks of Brooklyn in 2009 and eventually grew his business, Gear to Go Outfitters, into a rental,…
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Hiking Boots: An Owner’s Manual
Footwear tech is more complicated than it looks. Maximize your mileage by learning how to pick the right boots and make them last. Buy your boots carefully, and your feet will thank you.The Boot Expert Brennan Halterman grew up hiking in Southeast Alaska and has been fitting shoes since 2003. Now he’s closing in on…
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Editors’ Choice 1993: The Best Backpacking Gear of the Year
The Best Backpacking Gear of the Year There are three things you can count on as the seasons change: the leaves will turn, the wildflowers will bloom, and outdoor manufacturers will unfold new lines of equipment. But too often the “all new” gear is basically the same old stuff with a splash of color and…
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