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Ultralight Backpacking Gear List (2026): The Gear Ultralight Backpackers Actually Use
The ultralight backpacking gear list most hikers actually carry, from 345 r/Ultralight LighterPack lists: the modal kit with weights, prices and top…
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Sawyer Squeeze vs Platypus QuickDraw: Who Are You Sleeping With?
Sawyer Squeeze vs Platypus QuickDraw: integrity testing, flow rate, weight and sleeping-bag use, plus what Sawyer's 0.1 micron claim rests on.
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Hoka Challenger Review for Backpacking: 20 Pairs, Thousands of Miles
Hoka Challenger review from around 20 pairs worn on the PNT, CDT and Hayduke: how long they last, what I love, and…
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Best Hiking Watch for Backpacking: Why I Wear a Garmin Fenix
The best hiking watch for backpacking: real GPS battery numbers, why I wear a Garmin Fenix, which Fenix to buy (including refurbished),…
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How to Set Up a Backpacking Tarp: Ultralight A-Frame Pitch & Guylines
How I set up a backpacking tarp for ultralight tarp camping: A-frame pitch, pre-cut guylines, bowlines and stakes, plus tarp vs. tent…
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Ultralight Backpacking Gear: What over 300 Reddit Gear Lists Show
I’ve been a member of r/ultralight for long enough to have spent far too much time reading r/ultralight shakedown posts over my…
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Smartphones for Backpacking: Phone Setup and Battery Strategy
Best smartphones for backpacking in 2026 — battery strategy, offline maps, and whether you actually need a dedicated GPS. Tested over thousands…
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T-Satellite for Backpacking
My Prior Experience Last July I had been added to the open T-mobile Starlink (T-Satellite) Beta Test. This was perfect for my…
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Gear Review: Good Shorts for Hiking (and Running)
A good pair of shorts for hiking or running may sound like a daunting task. Honestly, though, you’ll probably be fine with…
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Best Convertible Hiking Pants: 5 Zip-Off Pairs Tested Over 15,000+ Miles (2026)
I tested 5 pairs of men's convertible (zip-off) hiking pants over 15,000+ trail miles. The Outdoor Research Ferrosi wins. Full ratings and…