When we’re adventuring near home, we always bring our dogs along with us. This often means backpacking and extended day trips in the wilderness, so we like to have a way for the dogs to carry the stuff they need. Enter the dog backpack. Dog backpacks are great tools because they allow the dogs to …
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Backpacking quilts are all the rage right now. I think that’s for good reason, because unless you’re dealing with winter or extreme high elevation, you often don’t really need a sleeping bag. Alyssa and I both use and love them, and the best value out there right now is the UGQ Bandit. (I previously named …
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Blisters are the worst. Almost nothing can ruin a backpacking trip faster or more completely than a bad blister or two. And once you have one, you’re pretty much stuck with it until you can give it a chance to heal. That means popping it, disinfecting it, and moleskinning it at the very least. So, …
When it comes to water filters, there are quite a few options to choose from. Gravity filters, pump filters, straws, and squeezes; many brands offer many different options and depending on the scenario, they can all be useful. But I’m partial to Sawyer, and I’ll get into why in this review. They have three filter …
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Trekking Pole Tents Explained And The Top 6 For 2020 For people who want ultralight, functional shelters, trekking pole tents very popular right now. That makes a lot of sense, because one key to hiking light is making sure your gear is multi-use. If you’re bringing trekking poles anyway, why not use them as the …
HMG 3400 southwest review Ah, the beloved Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest. Fed up with my old pack, (an old REI Flash) I bought this baby for the JMT in 2019 (at REI, ironically enough) and haven’t looked back. It’s one of my favorite gear purchases to date. One of a large series (including the …
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The 5 Best Wool Socks For Hiking And Running When it comes to hiking (or really any activity for that matter) we all know choosing the right socks is important. The right socks need to be comfortable, reduce blisters, and wick away sweat, and these days merino wool is the way to go. Wool used …
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