Ever wish you had a little extra versatility and comfort at camp? The solution could be pretty simple. Bringing the right gear for your trip might mean adding a second sleeping pad to your gear closet.
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After months of planning and preparation, the big backpacking trip is finally here. You go through the mental checklist, making sure you have every essential item for your hike. After the check is complete, you shoulder your pack. After a…
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Sleeping under the stars is a rewarding experience for all, but can also be an intimidating one. Here are five myths we can debunk to help you rest easy while sleeping outside.
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Here are our suggestions for buffering your basecamp life; careful though, you don’t want to get too comfortable. There are mountains to be climbed, rivers to be run, and trails to be explored!
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A sample menu with recipes to help you get started on making your own tasty, healthy backpacking recipes.
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Don’t let a heavy pack suck all of the fun out of a trip into the backcountry. Here are a few easy tried-and-true ways to shave a bit of weight without losing too much comfort. Learn how to lighten up now.
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Ultralight backpacking and camping mean it’s time to lighten up. Whether you’re thru-hiking, alpine climbing or bike camping, we have some of the lightest featherweight camp gear that is among the best in their class.
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In order to make your camp more comfortable, we have to start by defining camp. Therm-a-Rest has been defining camp for decades to give you the warmest and most comfortable camp for your backpacking and camping ventures.
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Believe it or not, people actually camp during the winter. Setting up camp in the snowy cold may not be for everyone, but for those willing to put up with a little physical discomfort, there can be some worthwhile rewards….
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Don’t worry about having the perfect kit and every piece of gear honed in before you head out for the weekend. Check out these packing tips to determine if you should take it or leave it.
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An Everest guide gives his tip for accomplishing your backcountry goals, whether you’re climbing or backpacking.
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Alpine hiking season isn’t over- it’s just getting warmed up. Here are tips for getting the most out of fall hikes in the Alpine.
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