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Lightweight Hikers Guide | 2021 REI Labor Day Sale

August 26, 2021/32 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Here’s how to get the best deals at the REI Labor Day Sale & get the most use for those precious 20% coupon! Get the inside scoop on all the deals…

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Best Backpacking Gear on Amazon Prime

July 13, 2021/5 Comments/by Alan Dixon

There is a lot of Lightweight Backpacking Gear on Amazon Prime! Here are our top picks for backpacking gear!

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Best Backpacking Tent 2021 | Lightweight & Ultralight

May 18, 2021/63 Comments/by Alan Dixon

There is an exceptional and LIGHT tent here for every type of backpacker. But you’ll need to choose carefully to get the perfect tent for you at the right price! This guide to the Best Lightweight Backpacking Tents will help you do just that. We divide backpacking tents into 5 basic categories of features, weight and price. This makes it much faster and easier for you to find a fantastic backpacking tent at the right price that has the features that matter the most to YOU.

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Best Backpacking Gear of 2021 | Staff Picks

May 16, 2021/4 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Avoid being on the trail and not having what you need. Here’s our top picks for backpacking gear in 2021!

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Top 3 Hiking Pants of 2021 for Men and Women

May 8, 2021/1 Comment/by Katelyn Kommer

How to choose hiking pants that work for you just got a lot easier! Here are our top 3 choices!

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Enlightened Equipment Torrid Pullover Review

May 4, 2021/2 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Enlightened Equipment Torrid Pullover Jacket is an excellent choice for a light, warm, and weather resistant insulating jacket. It can do double duty as both a mid-layer and a in-camp or rest stop insulating jacket. Finally at this weight, compressibility, warmth & cost it makes a compelling argument that is the equal or better to many down jackets.

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Best Men’s Hiking Pants 2021

April 25, 2021/0 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Find the best backpacking hiking pants for your needs, your travel, and your budget. No BS! All these men’s hiking pants have all earned their spot on this list by performing far better than the competition.

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Best Women’s Hiking Pants 2021

April 25, 2021/0 Comments/by Katelyn Kommer

Find the best backpacking hiking pants for your needs, your travel, and your budget. No BS! All these women’s hiking pants have all earned their spot on this list by performing far better than the competition.

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Best Lightweight Rain Jacket 2021

April 1, 2021/18 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Find the best lightweight jacket & pants for your needs, your travel, and your budget. No BS! All these lightweight rain jackets have all earned their spot on this list by performing far better than the competition.

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Best Hiking Shoes for 2021

March 14, 2021/6 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Looking for the best hiking shoes 2021 can offer? Read our no BS, unbiased guide for the best hiking shoes for men and women.

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New Hi-Tech Hiking Shoes Could Make You a Lot Faster

March 14, 2021/5 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Ever wanted to go faster on the trails? Now you might be able to with the new technology of Hi-Tech Hiking Shoes!

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How to Choose Hiking Shoes

March 2, 2021/0 Comments/by Alan Dixon

How to choose hiking shoes that work for you just got a lot easier! We’ll give you the lowdown on different factors that affect your shoe choice

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