Learn what gear you need to go camping and backpacking, including gear checklists, ultralight gear, and kids camping products.
My family mostly goes wild camping in the backcountry, which usually means we need to walk at least a mile to get to camp. This wasn’t a problem when my kid was a baby. I’d just strap her to my front and load gear into a backpack. But, now that she is 4 (and nearly […]
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Merino wool is an awesome material with great properties like wicking sweat away from your body, helping regulate body temperature and not smelling terrible after 20 minutes of hiking like synthetics. Considering that it comes from a specific breed of sheep, it’s no surprise that Merino wool costs more than factory-made synthetic materials.
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While most serious hikers will swear that hiking socks are worth the cost, it is understandable that you don’t want to shell out $25 for a pair of socks. The good news is that there are plenty of quality brands of hiking socks which don’t cost a fortune.
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Considering that you can buy a pair of socks for less than $1 at some stores, it seems ridiculous to shell out $20 (or more!) for a pair of “hiking” socks. While I personally don’t spend this much on my hiking socks, I have converted over and consider myself a bit of a sock snob.
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I am not the type of person who handles being cooped up inside well, so it was really important that I could get outside with my daughters even in cold, winter weather. This meant having a very good baby snow suit.
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One of the best ways to reduce weight from your pack is to choose multi-purpose gear, such as tents that use your trekking poles for pitching instead of tent poles. Honestly though, a lot of trekking pole tents suck: they have issues like being difficult to pitch or condensation problems. Here are my picks for
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