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The Best Backpacking Pillows of 2021

By Casey Fiedler

Updated December 2020When you head into the woods for a backpacking trip, chances are your pillow isn’t the first thing on your mind or packing list.But nevertheless, if you’re like me, having a pillow can make or break your trip. In fact, there are two things I must have to get rested for another long […]

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The 5 Best Monoculars for Backpacking & Hiking

By Casey Fiedler

One of the golden rules of backpacking is to keep weight down and keep everything as compact as possible. So if you’re heading out and need to take some binoculars, you might consider a monocular instead.Monoculars are often just as powerful as comparable binoculars for most recreational birders, wildlife enthusiasts, and nature lovers. So why […]

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The 9 Best Backpacking Tents Under $200

By Danielle Alling

April, 2017: Not all of us can afford to spend an entire paycheck on a backpacking tent, but that shouldn’t keep any of us from getting out there.Whether you’re gearing up for a weekend on the lake with friends, a few days solo through the mountains or even a thru-hike, you’ll need a tent (unless […]

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The 5 Best Backpacking Tripods

By Casey Fiedler

When your passion of hiking and backpacking crosses with photography, things can get tricky.Any photographer needs a tripod for certain shots, but trekking into the wilderness with this bulky device isn’t always easy.So, what’s the solution?

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The Evolution Of Trekking Gear [infographic]

By Dustin Walker

It all started with leaky boots, clunky backpacks and tents not fit for your dog. It’s no wonder why few people ever went backpacking for fun prior to World War Two. Back then, trekking was done only out of necessity. Before the Main Hunting Shoe came along in 1912, hunters just put up with drenched […]

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The 7 Best Budget Trekking Poles | 2020 Buyer’s Guide

By Casey Fiedler

UPDATED: DECEMBER 2019Trekking poles have been proven time and again to take stress off the joints and help to alleviate some of the stresses caused by high-intensity hiking. It’s also easy to see that using trekking poles in many situations can help to aid in balance, stride, and speed.

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The 4 Best Lighters for Backpacking

By Casey Fiedler

Choosing the best lighter for hiking and backpacking is pretty easy to overlook. After all, it’s just a lighter, right? Well, when we head out into the backcountry there are dozens of items that get tossed into the backpack and — as a gram-weenie (lightweight hiker) myself — I can tell you that every item […]

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9 Best Backpacking Saws [Buyer’s Guide]

By Casey Fiedler

UPDATED JANUARY 2020When we’re heading into the wilderness for a backpacking trip, it’s critical that our gear is lightweight, compact, and durable. And these qualities are especially important when selecting the best backpacking saw to take into the backcountry with you.

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What to Wear for Hiking in Cold Weather

By Casey Fiedler

As autumn deepens and the nights grow longer, most hikers are scheduling an end to the year of enjoyment. Some of us, however, plan to keep hiking and backpacking even into the coldest months of winter. If you’re one of those people then you’ll be happy to know that you’re not alone. It can be […]

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