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The Sawyer Squeeze tops the list of the best water filters of 2024.

This gear list comes out at just under 15 lbs which is 1-2 lbs heavier than what I carry in the United States in the spring, summer, and fall.

With spring hiking and backpacking season on the horizon, here are some important gear maintenance tasks for you to perform for your next trip.

We asked backpackers whether they preferred filter-based systems, pump water filters, gravity filter systems...

DEET and Picaridin-based insect repellent sprays and lotions (bug dope) are available from a wide range of brands and in a variety of form factors.

With spring hiking and backpacking season on the horizon, here are some important gear maintenance tasks for you to perform to prepare for your next ...

If you spray your tent with Permethrin to protect yourself from Lyme-disease-carrying ticks and blood-sucking mosquitos, ...

A review on if DEET harms outdoor clothing and gear

What is a gravity water filter

Clean, sanitize and store a water filter in the off season

Filter or purify water in freezing temperatures how to

Treating Your Clothes With Permethrin

We asked backpackers whether they preferred filter-based systems, pump water filters, gravity filter systems, chemical purification or ...

Ultralight backpacking gift guide

Backpacking with Ultralite Nalgene Bottles

10 Best Backpacking Water Filters

Lightweight Backpacking Gift Guide

We found that 80% of them use just 10 different makes and models.

Treating your Clothes with Permethrin

Pacific Crest Trail Hikers Gift Guide

A Woman’s PCT Gear List Explained