Question: I’m fascinated with the desert backpacking experience. I’ve been to Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas, but I am interested in seeking other backpacking adventures in the ...

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The big three in backpacking gear refers to your backpack, sleep system, and tent. They’re the largest and most crucial parts of your hiking kit. Outdoor Life has done extensive field testing on all ...

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One of the first decisions you have to make when deciding on a backpacking tent is freestanding vs non-freestanding. Freestanding, means you don’t need to stake out the tent in order for you to ...

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