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We Tested 5 of the Most Popular Backpacking Stoves in the Wind
We tested five of the most popular lightweight backpacking stoves in various controlled wind conditions to see which stove performed the best in fuel efficiency and boil times.
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Jetboil Stash Stove Review
We tested the newly released Jetboil Stash backpacking stove and this is what we found.
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What is the Best Lighter for Your Thru-Hike?
We tested three of the most popular disposable lighters based on cost, weight, packed dimensions, and number of lights. Find out which one was rated the best.
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Will a BIC Full Sized Lighter Last for Your Entire Thru-Hike?
The BIC full sized lighter is the most common disposable lighter in the United States. We ran some tests to see how long it would last.
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Will a Clipper Mini Lighter Last for Your Entire Thru-Hike?
The Clipper Mini lighter is a compact, refillable lighter popular in Europe and the UK. We ran some tests to see how long the Clipper Mini lighter would last.
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9 Luxury Items to Consider Bringing on Your Thru-Hike
A luxury item can make a huge difference on your thru-hike. Here are some items you may want to consider bringing with you on your next thru-hike or backpacking trip.
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Does the Diameter of Your Cooking Pot Matter?
We tested the difference between five different diameter pots to see if one size performed better than another. This is what we learned…
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How to Make an Ultralight Glasses Case for Your Thru-Hike
Regular glasses cases are heavy. We came up with a better, more ultralight idea for you to consider on your thru-hiking or backpacking trip.
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Will a BIC Mini Lighter Last for Your Entire Thru-Hike?
As one of the most popular lighters for thru-hiking and backpacking, we decided to conduct a test and see how long a BIC Mini lighter would last.
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We Tested 5 of the Most Popular Backpacking Stoves
We tested five of the most popular lightweight backpacking stoves to see which performed the best and which is the most affordable.
