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Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 4

Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 3

Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 2

Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 1

Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

Backpacking Tights – Part 2

Take a more in depth look at the tights best suited for the backcountry.

Backpacking Tights – Part 1

Tights are a very versatile backpacking tool. Their close fit keeps you warm and quickly wicks away moisture.

Seek Outside VersaShelter 6-Person Tipi

This single-wall, three/four-season, tipi-style shelter is the largest tipi in the VersaShelter line. A significant amount of the weight savings comes from the use of an all carbon fiber pole.

Nemo Pentalite Review

A versatile shelter with a unique design, the Pentalite manages to bring something new to the realm of pyramid tent design: a large floorspace and optional full bug protection without a full-height inner bug net. The size, weight savings, and flexibility of this design make it a good candidate for a group backpacking, car camping, or base camp use. So far, so good, right?

MSR Twin Brothers Shelter Review

On paper, the palatial space and bare-essentials engineering of this tent make it appear like a dream come true for ultralight group travel. How does it actually perform in the real world?

Hilleberg Nallo 4 GT Review

Capable of handling all four seasons as either a single-wall floorless shelter or a fully bug-proof double-wall tent, the Nallo 4 GT can easily be tailored to meet a wide variety of environmental conditions. Is it the right tent for your family backpacking outings?

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010: Minimalist Footwear – Is It Ready for Backpackers?

Depending on how tuned-in you are to current running trends, you may have noticed that there is a new movement starting to gain traction among runners: barefoot running and minimalist footwear.

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