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Clever Hiker: Best Backpacking Water Filters
Our team of experts will help you find the perfect water treatment for your needs.
Brett Kretzer
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June 24, 2026
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Hiker with yellow backpack standing on logs at calm lake edge surrounded by tall evergreen trees.
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Clever Hiker: Ultralight Backpacking Gear: Packing List Under 10 Lbs
We’ve put together a full backpacking gear list for under 10 pounds.
Brett Kretzer
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March 16, 2026
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Person using a portable water filter to fill a bottle with water from a rocky stream.
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Clever Hiker: Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2026
We tested filters and rated each product for water quality, maintenance, longevity, treatment time, weight, packability, and ease of use.
Brett Kretzer
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March 2, 2026
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Backpacker descending rocky mountain trail above clouds with green slopes and distant peaks under blue sky.
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Gear Junkie: Thru-Hiking Culture Shock: Navigating Trail Differences Between the US and Europe
I've thru-hiked several long trails in the United States, but after 5 weeks on Spain's GR11 trail, I realized that there are some big differences between
Brett Kretzer
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March 15, 2024
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