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How to Set Up a Backpacking Tarp: A-Frame, Guylines, and Stakes
Complete system for pitching a backpacking tarp A-frame — pre-cut guylines, pre-set bowlines, three pitch variations, and stake strategy from 8,000 miles…
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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, 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…
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Best Solar Panel Setup for Backpacking, Tested Over 2,000 Miles
After 2,000+ miles hiking with solar panels, here is my 7.2 oz backpacking solar setup — durable, field-tested, and better than a…
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Columbia OutDry Ex Featherweight Jacket
Update — 2026: Columbia has discontinued the OutDry Ex Featherweight (and Gore-Tex killed ShakeDry over PFAS), so this jacket is now an…
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Granite Gear Crown2 38L Review (vs. the New Crown 3 40L)
My Granite Gear Crown2 38L review after thousands of trail miles, plus what changed with the new Crown 3 40L: hip belt,…
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Sea to Summit Head Net
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