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Planning an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike? One Hiker's 2027 Gear Obsession Shows What You're In For
A hiker planning a February 2027 Appalachian Trail thru-hike reveals the gear-list obsession every long-distan...
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Are $105 Dyneema Rain Mitts Worth It? A Wet-Weather Test Says Mostly No
Backpacker tested $105 Dyneema rain mitts from High Tail Designs. Warm, dry hands in wet 50s weather — but are...
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Five Rain Jackets That Won't Turn You Into a Sweatbox on the Trail
Backpacker's 2026 test names the best rain jackets for hikers who overheat, from a $185 ultralight Marmot to a...
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A Hiker's 2026 Gear Report Card: What Earned a Spot in the Pack and What Got Cut
A 2026 season of JMT and Colorado Trail miles reveals which backpacking gear earned its keep — and which piece...
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10 Tiny Backpacking Gear Upgrades That Punch Way Above Their Weight
Tiny backpacking upgrades that make a big difference: pad pumps, compactor-bag liners, trail umbrellas and mor...
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What 2,200 Miles on the Appalachian Trail Taught One Hiker About Gear (and Budgeting for Failure)
An Appalachian Trail thru-hiker's honest gear rundown: what broke, what got replaced, and why you should budge...
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Altra's Experience Wild 3+ Review: The Trail Shoe for Hikers Who Find Zero-Drop Intimidating
After 300+ trail miles, a thru-hiker reviews Altra's first low-drop shoe, the Experience Wild 3+ — a gentle ga...
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Hiking With a Toddler Is Totally Doable — If You Pick the Right Child Carrier
Three tested child carriers make toddler hiking genuinely easy — one even folds flat into an overhead bin. Her...
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What Six PCT Thru-Hikers Are Actually Carrying in 2026 — and What's Holding Up
Six PCT thru-hikers share the packs, tents and favorite gear that survived 1,800 miles — honest verdicts on Du...
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One Set of Clothes, 25 Days, No Laundry: A Trail Test of Anti-Stink Gear
Backpacker tested one set of anti-stink clothes for 25 days across Washington State with no laundry — here's h...
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Gift Guide: What Hikers and Backpackers Actually Want in 2026
Thru-hiker-approved 2026 gift ideas for hikers and backpackers, from $14 bottles and $26 socks to GPS watches,...
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