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REI Traverse Trekking Poles
Date: September 2nd, 2010 |
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REI Traverse Trekking Poles – great all-around trekking poles
The REI Traverse Trekking Poles are simply designed, lightweight, and reasonably priced compared to similar models. The poles collapse down to 26 inches so they are easily attached to a hiking backpack and then when you need them, you simply extend the poles out to your desired length, secure by twisting, and you’re good to go.
A few ounces heavie
Sea To Summit Ultra Sil Compression Sack
Date: September 1st, 2010 |
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Sea To Summit Ultra Sil Compression Sack — an indispensable tool for the space-conscious backpacker
This is a guest post written by Jodi Ettenberg.
During my many months on the road, I’ve tried out a wide variety of packing solutions. Cubes, folders, stuff sacks, giant plastic bags – you name it. None have been as sturdy, lightweight or useful as Sea to Summit’ Ultra Si
LEKI Diva Aergon Antishock Women’s Trekking Poles
Date: August 31st, 2010 |
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LEKI Diva Aergon Antishock Women’s Trekking Poles – shock absorbing women’s poles
Well we have women’s specific backpacks and women’s sleeping bags, so why not women’s specific trekking poles. At first I was a bit skeptical of women’s trekking poles and wondered what could possibly be the advantage of having women’s specific poles. Well they tend to be shorter and have smaller grips for smaller hands. Turn
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles
Date: August 30th, 2010 |
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Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles – ultralight trekking poles
The Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles are Black Diamond’s lightest trekking poles. Thanks to 100% carbon shafts, the Alpine poles only weigh 8 ounces a pole so you will barely even notice the weight of them in your hand.
Three carbon fiber sections provide support and stability plus they collapse for super compactability. Dual FlickLock adjusters offer eas
How to Choose the Best Backpacking Stove
Date: August 30th, 2010 |
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Unless you’re into eating nothing but PBJ’s, beef jerky, and cold instant coffee on your backpack trip, you are going to need a compact, portable backpacking stove.
Back in the day, backpackers did all their cooking over an open flame but the damage left by backcountry fires just doesn’t fit within our current Leave No Trace ethics. Not to mention that fires aren’t allowed in many areas due the risk of fores
Brunton Flex Canister Stove
Date: August 27th, 2010 |
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Brunton Flex Canister Stove – ultra-light canister backpacking stove
The Brunton Flex Canister Stove is tiny, incredibly light, and sturdy. A great backpacking stove for ultralight enthusiasts, the Flex (without fuel canister) weighs in at only 3.4 oz.
An oversized burner ensures even heat distribution and the stove’s precise simmer control keeps you from burning your food. The pot supports are uniquely positioned in a curved design so the stove ca
Jetboil Flash Cooking System
Date: August 26th, 2010 |
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Jetboil Flash Cooking System – super compact, easy to use backpacking stove
Winner of the Backcountry Magazine 2010 Editor’s Choice Award, the Jetboil Flash is the perfect all-in-one cooking system plus it comes in fun colors like purple and yellow. The Flash combines a cooking burner and cooking pot all in one unit and then everything you need for cooking can be stored inside the 1-liter cooking cup.
The cooking cu
Primus Classic Trail Stove
Date: August 25th, 2010 |
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Primus Classic Trail Stove – cheap and compact backpacking stove
The Primus Classic Trail Stove is an affordable and efficient backpacking stove. At only 8 ounces (without fuel), the stove is lightweight and super compact.
The stove runs on propane canisters that burn clean and perform well at high altitudes. To light, simply screw the stove onto any fuel canister with a Lindel valve, turn valve, light with a match, an
Coleman Fold N Go 2-Burner Stove
Date: August 24th, 2010 |
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Coleman Fold N Go 2-Burner Stove – compact, portable car camping stove
Coleman cleverly designed a fold up 2-burner stove for car camping, cookouts, and picnics. The Coleman Fold N Go 2-Burner Stove is 25% more compact than Coleman’s traditional 2-burner stove (yet it’s not a backpacking stove) and it is easy to carry and stash in your car. The nifty stove folds out into two-full sized cookin
Best Water Filters and Purifiers For Hiking and Backpacking
Date: August 23rd, 2010 |
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Clear, sparkling, free flowing mountain streams are not necessarily as pure as they appear. Sure it is possible to drink from backcountry streams and not get sick, but is it worth the risk?
Mountain streams can be tainted with Giardia, Cryptosporidum, Campylobacter, and a number of other microbes that can leave you ill with stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue for a month and even longer. Bacteria and viruses get into th
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