Search results for: “Sleeping Gear and Shelters”
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Arizona Trail
A hike on the Arizona Trail (AZT) is a truly unique experience. The AZT will take you on an unforgettable 800-mile trek like no other through an ever-changing landscape.
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A Quick Guide to Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Long-distance hiking is a beautiful thing, but overcoming the challenges of a thru-hike requires a lot of research, planning and dedication. We put together this guide to help get you started. Below, you’ll find tips about choosing a start date, buying gear, what to expect on the trail, and so much more.
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Winter Camping Checklist
When you go into the backcountry during the harshest season of the year, it pays to have the right equipment to keep…
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Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Tent Review
If you’ve been in the ultralight scene for more than a minute, chances are you’ve heard about the Durston X-Mid Pro 2.
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35 Great Deals at REI’s Anniversary Sale 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for all of us gear nerds – REI’s Anniversary Sale from May 20th-30th. It includes deep discounts on some of our favorite backpacking, camping, and hiking gear. In addition to sale items, REI members also receive 20% off one full-price item and 20% off one REI Outlet…
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7 Great Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals from Outdoor Brands We Love
The holiday season is all about spending time with friends and family (even if it’s just a video call), taking time to relax, and… getting amazing deals on the outdoor gear you love! There are a lot of awesome sales happening right now, so we compiled this list of the best deals available.
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Top 12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders
If you’ve spent any time in the woods, you’ve probably made some epic backcountry blunders. I certainly have. In fact, the only reason I’m able to give any “clever” hiking advice is because of all the laughably bad mistakes I’ve made over the years. At one point or another I’ve fallen victim to every one of the…
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Best Budget Tents of 2024
Adventure awaits – even on a budget. Check out our guide to the best backpacking tents and hit the trails without breaking the bank.
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Tent Review
Bottom Line The Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo stands out as a roomy, no-frills backcountry tent for budget-conscious backpacking pairs. It’s one of the most spacious tents on our best backpacking tents guide thanks to the arched brow poles, which offer a generous amount of headroom, and the expansive interior rivals much pricier models. CleverHiker…
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Zpacks Triplex Tent Review
Zpacks makes some of our all-time favorite backpacking gear, and their Triplex Tent is truly an exceptional ultralight shelter. Its combination of weight, weather protection, and functionality makes it one of our favorite ultralight shelters for two people, especially on difficult trips with a lot of elevation gain and long mileage.
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MSR FreeLite 2 Tent Review
This is a lightweight and compact semi-freestanding tent. It’s great for backpacking solo or keeping pack weight down if you don’t mind a tight squeeze with your hiking partner.
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A Quick Guide to Thru-Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) spans over 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada and is one of the most significant trail systems in the world. It’s the highest, most remote, and, in many ways, most challenging of our National Scenic Trails. Thru-hiking the CDT is an adventure of a lifetime, but it’s not for the…