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20 Tips for Backpacking in the Desert
Desert hiking offers some of the most stunning and varied scenery of any ecosystem. In this guide, we offer our tips and tricks for staying safe and healthy in this beautiful but harsh landscape.
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REI Magma Sleeping Bag Review
If you’re looking for one sleeping bag to do it all, it’s tough to beat the value of the REI Magma 10 (and Magma 17 for women). The Magma is constructed with high-quality materials, has an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, will keep you comfortable into sub-freezing temperatures, and comes at a surprisingly reasonable price in the…
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MSR Hubba Hubba 2 Tent Review
Bottom Line The long-time crowd favorite MSR Hubba Hubba 2 has been on our list of the best backpacking tents for years thanks to its excellent durability and weather protection in a lightweight package. Its innovative freestanding design minimizes wind resistance, and this tent is fast and easy to pitch in almost any campsite. The…
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Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon Backpacking Guide
Located in the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness of Utah and Arizona, this spectacular and unique hike winds through one of the deepest and longest slot canyons in the world: Buckskin Gulch. Wavy sandstone walls twist their way to the sky for nearly thirteen miles, creating surreal patterns of light and sound. Buckskin Gulch is truly an amazing place,…
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10 Essentials You Should Bring On Every Day Hike
Whether you’re casually hiking to a favorite waterfall or bagging a difficult summit, carrying the proper equipment is absolutely critical.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 Tent Review
So many ultralight tents save weight by cutting out living space, but that’s not Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s style. The Ultamid 2 Pyramid Tent and Full Mesh Insert come together to make an absolutely ginormous ultralight castle that comfortably shelters two people and their gear.
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REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent Review
Bottom Line The REI Trailmade 2 is the perfect crossover tent for folks who are starting to backpack but also love car camping. It’s a budget-friendly shelter that overperforms its price point for durability, ease of setup, and comfort and easily earns a spot on our best backpacking tents guide. Gear Analyst Ian Krammer has…
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North Coast Route Backpacking Guide – Olympic National Park
The North Coast section of Olympic National Park – from Shi Shi Beach to Rialto Beach – is not your ordinary walk on the beach. This route features some of the most rugged and isolated coastal landscapes in the country. From tidepools full of life to sea stacks miles out in the ocean, every headland…
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Ep. 9 – Learn to Love Backpacking in the Rain
If you’re properly prepared and cultivate a positive attitude, backpacking in the rain can be a lot of fun.
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Three Fingered Jack Loop Backpacking Guide
This moderately easy and short loop route around Three Fingered Jack offers nearly unending mountain…
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Zpacks 7×9 Flat Tarp Review
f you’re looking for the lightest possible shelter that doesn’t compromise on space, the ZPacks 7×9 Flat Tarp is just about as light as they come. This minimal rectangular tarp packs down small, provides a ton of room for a single hiker, and is a bit more affordable than other tarps in its weight class.
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ZPacks Duplex Tent Review
The price tag on this shelter may seem like highway robbery, but if you’re an avid backpacker, it’s worth every penny and then some.