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Backcountry Adventure Travel

Authoritative information on lightweight backpacking, back-country travel and adventure. Gear lists, gear reviews, how to's, technique, trip reports, more

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Hiking, Backpacking, Mountaineering,

Backcountry Adventure Travel

Authoritative information on lightweight backpacking, back-country travel and adventure. Gear lists, gear reviews, how to's, technique, trip reports, more

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Adventure Alan and Co: Sawyer Squeeze X Cnoc Collab Review

An analysis of all 3 versions of the collaboration between Sawyer Squeeze x Cnoc.

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February 17, 2025

Adventure Alan: FASTPACKING GEAR LIST SUPER ULTRALIGHT 2024

For challenging, high-mileage adventures, we recommend the following 6 pound super ultralight fastpacking gear list.

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June 17, 2024

ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST 9 POUND 2024

Nine pounds of equipment is all a backpacker needs to be safe, warm, and comfortable in the backcountry.

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March 5, 2024

Adventure Alan: BEST BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT AT REI CO-OP

This backpacking equipment list is your shortcut to navigating the overwhelming amount of hiking gear available at REI Co-op.

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May 9, 2023

Adventure Alan: BEST SUN SHIRT FOR HIKING 2023

This buyer’s guide sets out to answer the question, which is the best sun shirt for hiking of 2023?

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April 20, 2023

Adventure Alan: LIGHTWEIGHT HIKERS GUIDE – 2023 REI MEMBER MOMENT SALE

With every spring comes the REI Co-op Member Moment Sale, but how best to use your 20% off coupons when there is an overwhelming amount of gear to...

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March 23, 2023

AdventureAlan: BEST LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR ON AMAZON PRIME

When You Need Lightweight Backpacking Gear Fast!

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September 16, 2021

ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST | 9 POUND FOR 2020 from Adventure Alan

9 POUND FOR 2020 from Adventure Alan

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September 16, 2021

Hiking Gear List | 3 LB Ultralight Day Hiking Essentials from Adventure Alan

3 LB Ultralight Day Hiking Essentials

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September 16, 2021

Adventure Alan and Co: Sawyer Squeeze X Cnoc Collab Review

An analysis of all 3 versions of the collaboration between Sawyer Squeeze x Cnoc.

Adventure Alan: FASTPACKING GEAR LIST SUPER ULTRALIGHT 2024

For challenging, high-mileage adventures, we recommend the following 6 pound super ultralight fastpacking gear list.

ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST 9 POUND 2024

Nine pounds of equipment is all a backpacker needs to be safe, warm, and comfortable in the backcountry.

Adventure Alan: BEST BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT AT REI CO-OP

This backpacking equipment list is your shortcut to navigating the overwhelming amount of hiking gear available at REI Co-op.

Adventure Alan: BEST SUN SHIRT FOR HIKING 2023

This buyer’s guide sets out to answer the question, which is the best sun shirt for hiking of 2023?

Adventure Alan: LIGHTWEIGHT HIKERS GUIDE – 2023 REI MEMBER MOMENT SALE

With every spring comes the REI Co-op Member Moment Sale, but how best to use your 20% off coupons when there is an overwhelming amount of gear to...

AdventureAlan: BEST LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR ON AMAZON PRIME

When You Need Lightweight Backpacking Gear Fast!

ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST | 9 POUND FOR 2020 from Adventure Alan

9 POUND FOR 2020 from Adventure Alan

Hiking Gear List | 3 LB Ultralight Day Hiking Essentials from Adventure Alan

3 LB Ultralight Day Hiking Essentials

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