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Browse Gear GuidesHow to Cook on the Trail: A Beginner’s Guide is something most new backpackers search for the night before their first trip, staring at a pile of gear…
Read ArticleKnowing how to choose budget hiking gear without sacrificing safety is one of the smartest things you can do before your first…
Knowing how to hike with a dog in cold weather is one of those things that sounds simple until you are out…
How to keep yourself warm without overheating on a hike is one of those problems that sounds simple until you are halfway…
Knowing how to choose a dog harness for hiking can make the difference between a trail day you both love and one…
How to hike hands-free with a dog sounds simple until you are scrambling over a rocky switchback (a series of angled turns…
How to hike efficiently uphill (technique, gear, and pacing) is one of the most searched questions among hikers who feel strong on…
Knowing how to handle a bear encounter on the trail is one of those things that sounds simple until you are actually…
What to wear hiking in the summer heat is one of the most important questions you can ask before heading out on…
How to use trekking poles correctly is one of those things that looks obvious until you are actually on the trail with…