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Camping & Backpacking
Merino vs Synthetic Base Layers: An Honest Field Comparison
Choosing the right base layer is critical for comfort and safety in the backcountry. We break down merino wool and synthetic fabrics on warmth, stink, dry time, durability, and cost based on our extensive field use.
By Renata Cho · · 6 min
Camping & Backpacking
How to Set Up a Tent in the Rain Without Soaking Everything
Rain does not ruin a tent setup; disorganization does. The objective is to keep the tent body and sleep system protected while anchors, poles, and rainfly go into place. Practice the sequence before the trip, pack components in the order th
By Renata Cho · · 3 min
Camping & Backpacking
How to Build a Backpacking Layering System: A Practical Backpacking Guide
Learn backpacking clothing layers through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real backpacking trip.
By Renata Cho · · 5 min
Camping & Backpacking
A Field Guide to Backpacking Footwear
Learn backpacking boots vs trail runners through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real backpacking trip.
By Renata Cho · · 5 min
Camping & Backpacking
Improve Hot-Weather Backpacking With a Practical Training Plan
Learn hot-weather backpacking mistakes through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real backpacking trip.
By Renata Cho · · 5 min
Camping & Backpacking
A Field Guide to Cold Rain Backpacking
Learn cold rain hiking through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real backpacking trip.
By Renata Cho · · 5 min
Camping & Backpacking
Improve Trekking Poles With a Practical Training Plan
Learn trekking poles mistakes through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real backpacking trip.
By Renata Cho · · 6 min
Camping & Backpacking
Improve Sleeping Warm With a Practical Training Plan
Learn sleeping warm mistakes through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real camping trip.
By Renata Cho · · 5 min
Camping & Backpacking
How to Keep Camp Working Through Heavy Rain: A Practical Camping Guide
Learn camping in heavy rain through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real camping trip.
By Renata Cho · · 5 min
Camping & Backpacking
Improve Camp Water System With a Practical Training Plan
Learn camp water system mistakes through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real camping trip.
By Renata Cho · · 6 min
