Love camping too much to avoid if for 4-6 months of the year? Winter camping definitely has its perks, like no crowds and beautiful white vistas. But don’t let all the hype fool you: a winter camping trip and end up completely miserable or be downright dangerous, even if you are a skilled backpacker. Snow
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Figuring out which water filter or purifier to take backpacking is a confusing task. On one hand, you’ve got people who say they drink directly from mountain streams and are “fine.” On the other, there’s the risk of getting gut-wrenching diarrhea in the middle of your trip.
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Whether backpacking in the wilderness or in developing countries, a good water purifier is one of the best gear to bring. Having a water purifier means that you don’t ever have to buy bottled water (and contribute to plastic waste). Nor do you have to worry about lugging heavy bottles of water up mountains when
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You can wear waterproof jackets and pants to keep your body dry, but keeping your feet dry while hiking in the rain is much trickier. And, once your feet get wet, you’re much more likely to get blisters and other damage.
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A lot of hardcore hikers will brag about how they don’t let the weather get in the way of their plans. But hiking in the rain can be a miserable experience if you don’t manage to stay dry. It can also be downright dangerous since wetness may lead to hypothermia. So, follow these tips to
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Let me be clear: a tent heat is NOT a replacement for cold-weather camping gear. You are much better off investing in a good winter sleeping bag, a pad with a high R-value and quality base layers. If your tent heater doesn’t work for some reason, this is the gear which will keep you alive.
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