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Growing up in the Cascade Mountain Range, I started backpacking with my dad when I was a small child and still do two decades later. The process of preparing for a backpacking trip can be daunting, so ...

If you have any questions about gear please contact [email protected]. What to pack in: An internal or external frame pack that has enough volume to hold all of your belongings as well as some ...

The best camping gear is not an all-inclusive list of things you may want ... OSMO is featured as the best overall pick for ultralight and backpacking tents because of the poly-nylon ripstop ...

Footwear is arguably one of the most critical elements of your trekking gear. For the Gokyo Valley Trek, selecting ...

From hiking boots to a first aid kit, the right hiking gear ensures a safe, comfortable trek. Read on for the 15 hiking ...

Learn more about our gear review policy ... Although a great backpacking tent, it was also one of the heavier options on our ...

There’s a lot to like with this quilt, and honestly, it was hard for me to find a con to list in this review ... significant question with ultralight backpacking gear, and quilts are more ...

It doesn't have to be sunny outside for you to need protection from the sun. You'll be outdoors a lot in Alaska, so pack a ...

Learn more› By Jenni Gritters and Ebony Roberts We’ve completed a new round of testing and added the Zamberlan Salathe Trek and Circe to our list ... flexible, lightweight hiking boots work ...

Some of them broke. (For the ultralight fanatics I also weighed them before and after to see how much sediment they had picked up.) Based on this field testing, here are my top picks for the best ...