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Lightweight Hikers Guide | 2023 REI Member Coupon Sale

March 16, 2023/32 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Make the best of your 20% off coupons & find the best deals at the REI Labor Day Sale & Clearance. Last chance of the year for Big Savings! Get the inside scoop on all the deals…

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HOKA Speedgoat 5 Vs HOKA Challenger 7 How To Choose

March 15, 2023/6 Comments/by Alan Dixon

The HOKA Speedgoat 4 and the Challenger ATR 6 might look similar, but we put them head to head to see which is the best pick for you. And we compare both to Altra Lone Peaks and Olympus shoes.

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Best Small 2 Person Tents for Backpacking or Camping

March 15, 2023/2 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Here are the best inexpensive 2 Person Tents (some in the $100-$150 range) that are light enough for backpacking, while being comfortable enough for more luxurious car camping outings.

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Best Sleeping Pad for Backpacking 2023 | Complete Guide

March 15, 2023/12 Comments/by Alan Dixon

In this guide, we showcase the very best sleeping pads on the market, the ones we use the most. We back up these recommendations with a data-based analysis of weight, warmth, & cost as well as extensive field experience in a broad range of conditions. With better sleep comes more spring in your step, more alertness on the trail, and wider smiles all day long. Sweet dreams!

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Best Lightweight Down Jackets & Pants for Backpacking 2023

March 12, 2023/90 Comments/by Alan Dixon

The very best ultralight and lightweight down jackets significantly outperform a standard issue puffy sweater, and upgrading will save weight in your pack and keep you warmer in the backcountry.

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Best Backpacking Backpack 2023 | Ultralight

March 6, 2023/59 Comments/by Alan Dixon

A backpack is the single most important piece of gear that any backpacker will own. As such, there is no reason to settle for a heavy, old-school pack. That’s why this buyer’s guide highlights the very best backpacking backpacks for hiking. Below you will find exceptional and light hiking backpacks for men and women, and for all types of backcountry adventures and budgets.

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Best Lightweight Rain Jacket 2023

March 4, 2023/18 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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Ultralight Backpacking Gear List | 9 Pound 2023

February 15, 2023/192 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Nine pounds of backpacking gear is all a hiker needs to be safe and warm. So, if you want to reduce pack weight without reducing comfort, look no further! The hiking gear in this guide is suitable for all 3-season conditions on trips around the world, from Alaska, to Patagonia, to Utah. Simply put, it’s better backpacking gear.

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Best Backpacking Tent 2023 | Lightweight & Ultralight

January 29, 2023/67 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!

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Best Backpacking Gear of 2023 | Staff Picks

January 12, 2023/12 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Avoid being on the trail and not having what you need. Here’s our top picks for the best backpacking gear in 2023!

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Best Backpacking Food | Healthy & Nutritious

June 12, 2022/78 Comments/by Alan Dixon

We’ve completely overhauled our Backpacking Food to the latest research and thinking on the best hiking food & nutrition. So whatever your diet, low carb, keto, omnivore, vegetarian, & vegan we give you the latest knowledge available to create a healthy and nutritious trail diet that will put a spring in your step.

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Low Carb Backpacking Food List | 3 Day

June 11, 2022/4 Comments/by Alan Dixon

Our Low Carb Backpacking Food List is nutritious & has all calories of traditional backpacking food but it’s healthier & 1/2 the weight!

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