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Outdoor Vitals Black Friday Deals and woman hiking the shoreline

Outdoor Vitals: Choosing Amazing Gear and Innovation

Over two years ago, I found Outdoor Vitals; I was searching for gear to start building myself ...

Gear
Showing the Gossamer Gear The One and The Two against a black background with a versus sign

Gossamer Gear Tents: Choosing Between The One vs. The Two

For someone looking for a high-quality shelter for a thru-hike but at a decent overall cost where ...

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Bear attacking a bear canister showing it durability to attack

How To Choose For Thru-Hikes: Bear Canister Vs Bear Bag

As a foreigner in the bear country, you want to do the smart thing and make your ...

Basics, Gear
group hiking up to a peak with multiple different backpack types and loadout styles

Backpacking 101: How To Pack a Backpack for Thru-Hiking

Learning how to pack a backpack for thru-hiking is essential for anyone who wants to complete a ...

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trail with a zpacks duplex, dan durston xmid 2, and a lanshan 2 tent added to show variety matters.

Tent Weight: What Is A Good Weight For Thru-Hiking Use?

Your shelter on a thru-hike needs to be as lightweight as possible while providing you quality protection ...

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Carbon Fiber Trekking poles resting on a backpack as the hiker has a chance to break

Carbon vs Aluminum: Choosing Your Trekking Pole Material

Choosing trekking poles is often a hard choice for new hikers. Do you want the lightest weight? ...

Basics, Gear
Cook pot on a backpacking stove

Cooking Pots: Choosing The Perfect Size For Thru-Hiking

Pots for cooking are an essential piece of gear on the trail. But what pot sizes are ...

Basics, Gear
Brown bear in a tree showing how well they climb and that bear bags must be hung right to work

Bear Bag: Simple Beginners Guide to Hanging Methods on Trail

For many looking to start their thru-hiking trips have never heard of bear bags let alone done ...

Basics, Gear
woman on trail with backpack and trail runners which are good to feel the ground

Trail Runners: The Massive Popularity Growth for Thru-Hikes

When I started to prepare for my first thru-hikes, like the Lone Star Hiking Trail, I was ...

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My Waymark Gear THRU pack from my last Eagle Rock Loop trip

Backpacking Big Three: Proper Gear Up For Outdoor Adventure

The big three are the core gear needed for relative safety and comfort on the trail. They ...

Basics, Gear
red close up of a first aid kit

Thru-Hiker First Aid Kit: What to Include and Why

When thru-hiking, a first aid kit is one of the most critical pieces of gear you can ...

Basics, Gear
blue inflatable sleeping pad inside a red tent

How to Effectively Clean Your Backpacking Sleeping Pad

One constant in managing gear is ensuring you take care of it to lengthen its lifespan, and ...

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