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Three Sawyer water filtration systems filled with water on a wooden surface.
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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
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Man with blue backpack kneeling on rocky cliff overlooking green mountain landscape under partly cloudy sky.
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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
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Backpacker in green jacket sitting on ground with hiking gear and outdoor clothing laid out on rocks and grass.
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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
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Two backpackers hiking on rocky mountain terrain with a stream and distant peaks under blue sky.
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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
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Two hikers in blue shirts and hats view and point at a large glacier on a mountain.
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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
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Hiker standing on rocky cliff edge overlooking forested mountains at sunrise with dramatic sky.
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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
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Person sitting on a rocky ledge watching sunset over a canyon with trees and rock formations.
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AdventureAlan: BEST LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR ON AMAZON PRIME
When You Need Lightweight Backpacking Gear Fast!
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September 16, 2021
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Hiker sitting on grass with organized backpack gear including jackets, sleeping pad, and hiking poles by rocks.
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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
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Person in a yellow jacket with backpack stands on sandy beach near rocky shore under cloudy sky.
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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
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