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How to Remove Calcium Buildup in your Sawyer Filter
If backwashing your Sawyer water filter doesn’t help clear it, you might have calcium deposits. Try this easy trick to fix it.
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How to Safely Poop Anywhere
You know that feeling when you have to go, but can’t find a good place to drop a load off? Using a WAG bag is the perfect solution!
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How to Select the Right Headlamp
There are now hundreds of different types of backpacking headlamps. By following these five basic steps you should be able to find a headlamp that works for you.
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PETZL e+LITE Emergency Headlamp
We reviewed the PETZL e+LITE emergency headlamp and found it is incredibly light and puts out a minimum amount illumination.
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PETZL Tactikka LED 300 Lumen Headlamp
The PETZL Tactikka 300 lumen headlamp puts out enough illumination for night hiking the less groomed trails.
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What is a Lumen?
A lumen is a measure of the total quantity of visible light emitted by a light source. Generally the higher lumens the better illumination.
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Princeton Tec Byte LED 200 Lumen Headlamp
We reviewed the Princeton Tec Byte 200 lumen headlamp and found it is lightweight & puts out a good amount of illumination for night hiking.
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Princeton Tec Byte LED 100 Lumen Headlamp
We reviewed the Princeton Tec Byte 100 lumen headlamp and found it is lightweight and puts out just enough illumination for night hiking.
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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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4 Thru-hikes to Explore Throughout the Middle East, Canada, and South America
The Middle East, Canada, and South America are all beautiful places to thru-hike! Our 4 hiking guides provide an array of diverse hikes.
