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Deep skills, field-tested gear analysis, and practical backcountry knowledge for hikers, backpackers, and other backcountry users.
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Falling trees & how to get ultralight gear for cheap
Falling trees / ultralight gear at ultralight prices / REI union and the labor dispute / live free, cheap, and outside
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Rain jackets for mountain minimalism
Mountain minimalist rain jackets / polypropylene raingear tech / REI labor dispute analysis / falling trees
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Waterproof-breathable rainwear: where to go after PFAS?
Waterproof-breathable membranes / pfas / new email newsletter archive / backpacking weight calculator / gear swap bonanza
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The benefit of smaller, lighter, and more nimble gear makers.
Small makers / small biz sales week / fuel xfer valves / 3L ul raingear / minimalist footwear
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Tick checks are not enough
Modern tick bite prevention strategies / dirtbagging / new dcf tent / bmwo / fishnet
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Should you text home from the backcountry?
Sat comm best practices / zoleo / wilderness philosophy / altitude / fatigue
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So ... down in wet conditions is actually ok?
Wet down / new cottage gear / quilts / adjustable bear canister
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Why tomorrow's idea of wilderness is worth fighting for today
Wilderness philosophies - ancient vs modern and how they impact conservation.
