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View of a sunrise over mountain peaks from inside a bivy sack surrounded by rock walls.
Media Mentions
HalfwayAnywhere: Three-Season Backpacking Gear List for 2024
That said, here’s everything you’ll need – and everything I bring – for three-season success in the backcountry.
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Orange tent pitched on rocky terrain with outdoor gear scattered and mountain hills in the background.
Tips & Guides
Halfway Anywhere: The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2022
The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2022 Survey
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Person inside orange tent on rocky mountain terrain with snow patches at sunrise or sunset.
Reviews
Halfway Anywhere: UPDATED: Definitive Black Friday Sales Guide for Backpackers (2021)
The definitive black Friday sales guide for backpackers 2021
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Gray tent pitched in a snowy forest clearing surrounded by tall pine trees and rocks.
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The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2019 Survey from Halfway Anywhere
The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2019 Survey from Halfway Anywhere
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Two tents and camping gear with a bicycle in desert landscape at sunset with tall cacti.
Media Mentions
Halfway Anywhere: Mac’s Backpacking Gear List 2021 (v2)
Mac’s Backpacking Gear List 2021 (v2)
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Three backpackers hiking on a paved road under clear sky with dry grass on both sides.
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HalfwayAnywhere: The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
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View from inside a tent showing feet, rocky mountains, a lake, and a colorful sunset sky.
Tips & Guides
Halfway Anywhere: The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
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