Backpacking Gear

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Re: Backpacking Gear

Postby sierra_jim » Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:27 am

Backpacking Gear Money Traps
The cost can add up and so the best advice is to do your research and shop smart!
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Re: Backpacking Gear

Postby mrfish » Thu Nov 24, 2022 5:49 am

2022’s most OUTSTANDING puffy jackets
Some very nice and warm and lightweight jackets reviewed here.
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Re: Backpacking Gear

Postby sierra_jim » Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:46 am

The ONE Big Mistake That's Making You Colder
Staying warm while hiking in cold weather can be a little tricky.
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Re: Backpacking Gear

Postby sierra_jim » Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:03 am

Tablets and Stoves and Filters, oh my! [Water Purification for Hiking]
Great overview of methods to purify water and why it's important to do so.
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Re: Backpacking Gear

Postby twister » Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:48 am

How I fit all that backpacking gear in my Osprey Exos 38: including bear canister
It's amazing how much stuff fits in that pack!
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Re: Backpacking Gear

Postby deathvalleyjake » Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:58 am

10 Pound SIMPLE Backpacking Gear Loadout for 2023 (no B.S)
Keeping it light is easier on the back and the knees, and the feet and.....
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Re: Backpacking Gear

Postby sierra_jim » Mon May 08, 2023 6:07 am

Watch This BEFORE you buy a backpack.
Lots of choices out there. What's best for you?
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Re: Backpacking Gear

Postby sierra_jim » Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:53 am

Bare Minimum Gear You Need to Survive in the Wild
What's the least you can get by with and live to tell about it?
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Re: Backpacking Gear

Postby happy_hiker » Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:06 am

Gear I STOPPED Taking Backpacking
Here's my favorite comment. The voice of experience:
kevinharding2099 wrote: I’m 74 and have hiked all my life (and done limited backpacking). I agree with most of your assessments, but I always still carry a knife for emergencies and for small tasks and I carry bear spray when in bear country. I have never used the spray, but it gives me peace of mind and let’s face it, humans are far more dangerous than bears and bear spray works very well against humans!

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