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  • The Best Backpacking Stoves

    Dozens of stoves are available on the market for backpackers. What you need really depends on your style of backpacking.This article is aimed at people looking for three-season backpacking stoves that are not likely going to be used in either really cold temperatures or at high altitudes. There are two types of stoves: canister fuel stoves and liquid fuel… read more

  • Cleaning an MSR Stove

    After you use an MSR stove on several trips to the backcountry, it can become dirty both on the outside and inside the fuel line. When you are hungry after a hard day, the last thing you want is for your stove to start sputtering. But if you learn how to clean your stove, you will be able to cook your meal. It is fairly simple to clean an MSR stove such as t… read more

  • The Best Backpacking Tent

    One of the most exciting and important parts about backpacking is deciding what to carry with you. Your tent is one of the most important pieces of gear you'll have strapped to your back, so it pays to look for the best one. When it comes to price, weatherproofing and high ultralight standards, the MSR Skinny One™ is the best backpacking tent you can… read more

  • MSR Denali Ascent Snowshoes Review

    The MSR Denali Evo Ascent snowshoes come in a standard 22-inch length and have available flotation tails to accommodate heavier pack weights and varied snow conditions. The deck is made of a highly durable plastic composite with an adjustable rubber strap system. The integrated Televator heel lift is easily engaged for steep ascents, saving calves from undue… read more

  • Highest-Rated Snowshoes

    Outdoor adventurists have come a long way from willow bows with interlaced twine. Snowshoe technology continues to keep pace with the spirit of pioneering and exploring that lives so heartily in the souls of outdoors experts. While the highest-rated snowshoes may cost a small fortune, you can be sure that, in a pinch, these snow-grabbers will keep you huffin… read more

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  • Varieties of Camping Stoves

    Modern camping stoves are as varied as tent designs. Car campers often use large, range-style portable stoves, while climbers, backpackers and mountaineers require ultralight, high-output designs that can withstand extremes of altitud… read more

  • Best Backpacking Camping Stoves

    Backpacking stoves have made remarkable progress over the past several years. In almost every respect, there have been giant leaps made in the use of materials, technology and the efficiency of today's stoves. With the use of newer lig… read more

  • Types of Cooking Stoves for Backpacking

    If you want a good, hot meal on a backpacking trip (and good meals are usually synonymous with a good trip), then your stove is no small matter. There is a gamut of great stoves out there, each for a different type of backpacker. Stove… read more

  • Water Filtration Methods

    Water is elemental to human survival and especially important when you are exerting yourself in the back country. Whether you are backpacking, climbing or trekking outdoors there is a good chance that you may end up with symptoms such… read more

  • The Best Hiking Tents

    Backpack camping is one of the most adventurous and exciting ways to camp. Staying dry in a durable, comfortable tent is the cornerstone of a good camping trip. This list includes the best hiking tents for two people, one person and ul… read more

  • Best 3 Man Tents

    Camping isn't just for couples anymore. Excellent 3-person tents are now on the market that have all the aspects of the one and two-person tents you have come to love. Lightweight, durable and affordable options of 3-person tents are b… read more

  • Review of Water Filters for Hiking

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  • Gasoline Cook Stoves for Backpacking

    Available in an array of designs and sizes while remaining lightweight and compact, no matter what style you choose, gasoline backpacking stoves are a convenient way to cook up a warm meal after a long day of trekking. read more

  • The Best Quality Tents

    A quality tent is essential gear for any backpacker or hiking enthusiast. While you may need to spend more than you had planned for an efficiently manufactured tent, you likely will be pleased with the results. A quality tent will reli… read more

  • The Best Tent Stakes

    As anyone who has ever pitched a tent knows, tent stakes are a necessary part of the kit that secures the tent, keeping it grounded and taut. Bring the wrong stakes and you'll risk suffering from bent, deformed or ineffective stakes. H… read more

  • Snowshoes for Women

    Women have numerous options for snowshoe models. Women's snowshoes are available in a variety of sizes and styles with models for running, light hiking and load bearing use. Women's snowshoes should be durable, lightweight, easy to ent… read more

  • The Best Camping Accessories

    While items like a tent, sleeping bag, backpack, stove, food and water are about survival when camping, it's often the small accessories that can add more enjoyment to your trip. The right camping accessories should add comfort, functi… read more

  • The Best Tents for the Tropics in Australia

    The tropics in Australia requires a well-rounded tent that will keep insects and weather on the outside. The tent also must be well ventilated and allow air to flow during the warm season. The climate in the tropics is unstable and you… read more

  • Butane Canister Stoves & Cooking

    Modern technology trickles down to many areas and the outdoor industry is no exception. New stoves for backpacking, providing lightweight forays into the wild, are efficient, compact and use butane canisters as the fuel source. Using t… read more

  • Camping Stove Brands

    Several brands of camping stoves, each with models designed for different types of camping, are available at most camping retailers. Some stoves are lightweight and ideal if you need to pay close attention to each and every ounce of we… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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