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Sleeping Pad Inside Sleeping Bag: Is It Possible? Yes, you can put a sleeping pad inside your sleeping bag, but in most cases it is more awkward than ...

Thru-Hiking on a Budget Planning to go thru-hiking on a budget isn't easy but it can be done and definitely shouldn't put you off your long-distance walking ...

Do tents keep you warm? A tent can make you feel considerably warmer than sleeping completely exposed because it blocks wind and keeps rain off you, but ...

Tarp Camping Guide The versatility of waterproof tarps makes them incredibly useful for camping, backpacking and spending time outdoors. In this guide to ...

Guide to Sharpening Pocket Knives Learning how to sharpen a pocket knife is mostly about holding a consistent angle and working gradually. You do not need ...

How to Prevent Blisters When Hiking Blisters can turn an otherwise great hike into a miserable one surprisingly quickly. The best way to prevent them is to ...

Should You Pop a Blister When Hiking? If a hiking blister is small, manageable, and unlikely to burst, I normally leave it intact and protect it. If it ...

  What Does NOBO and SOBO Mean in Hiking? NOBO and SOBO are thru-hiking abbreviations for northbound and southbound. A NOBO hiker is travelling ...

The Problem With Squeaky Backpacks When you are out enjoying the peace and quiet of nature, the last thing you want to hear is your backpack squeaking and ...

What is the Best Caving Headlamp? The best caving headlamps provide a wide variety of beam outputs and have a long battery life, but above all else, they ...

What Are the Best Thru Hiking Backpacks? The best thru-hiking backpacks need to be lightweight, comfortable, and durable, as well as big enough to fit all ...

What are the Best Dry Bags for Kayaking? In this guide to the best dry bags for kayaking, we look at 5 of the most waterproof dry bags and compare how they ...

Alpkit Polestar Tent Review In this Alpkit Polestar Tent review, I test how it performs in wet, windy, and sunny conditions. If you are looking for a tent ...

Alpkit Soloist Tent Review In this tent review, I tested the Alpkit Soloist over 12 days while walking Alfred Wainright's Coast to Coast Walk in the UK ...

What are the Best Merino Wool Socks for Hiking? The best merino wool socks for hiking are the Darn Tough Merino Full Cushion Boot Socks. They are super ...

Looking for the Best Hiking Boots For Long-Distance Walking? Comfortable footwear is arguably the most important piece of gear you need for long-distance ...

What is the Best Titanium Spork? In this guide to the best titanium sporks for camping, we pick several of the top-rated and reviewed titanium sporks for ...