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The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2024
We've established the best backpacking homes (tents!), beds (sleeping pads!) how to carry them (packs!) and now it's time to choose your comforter
Best Sleeping Pads for Thru-Hiking of 2024
It may not be as sexy as a tent, backpack, or sleeping bag, but the humble backpacking sleeping pad is just as critical (and often just as expensive)
The Best Backpacks for Thru-Hiking of 2024
Your backpacking pack is one of the most important components of your backpacking setup. Your style of pack goes hand in hand with your style of
The Best Trail Runners for Thru-Hiking in 2024
Are you planning a long-distance backpacking trip? If so, it’s essential that you choose the best trail runners for thru-hiking (if trail runners are
The Best Hiking Shoes for Thru-Hiking of 2024
Think of your hiking shoes as an investment in your future happiness. Choosing the right pair can mean the difference between success and failure on
The Best Thru-Hiking Tents of 2024
Choosing a tent for your thru-hike is a big deal, but it's also probably the least stressful house shopping experience you'll have in your lifetime.
The Thru-Hiker Gift Guide: Over $300
Are you looking to wow the thru-hiker in your life with a platinum-level backpacking gear gift this holiday season? We're here to help. Each of these
The Thru-Hiker Gift Guide: Under $300
I t's that time of year again. If you're looking for the perfect gift for the thru-hiker in your life, never fear: we're here to help. From the hiker
The Best Black Friday Deals for Hikers and Backpackers of 2023
We've scoured the vast expanse of the Internet to bring you a curated selection of the finest deals from this Black Friday, ensuring you spend less
The Thru-Hiker Gift Guide: Under $150
The holidays are wonderful. They're also a consistently stressful time for many people. That's why we created this handy thru-hiker gift guide: so