Learn the benefits of antishock trekking poles with comparisons of Black Diamond Trail Shock and Black Diamond Contour Elliptic antishock hiking poles. I received an email the other day asking for more info on Black Diamond Antishock Trekking Poles. Specifically, this reader wanted to know the difference between Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole and […]
How to Use Hiking Poles
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Learn how to use hiking poles – If you don’t know why adjusting the length on trekking poles is necessary when changing terrain, you won’t get any of the best hiking pole benefits. A study found that antishock trekking poles can reduce the shocks imparted onto your knees by up to 25%. When hiking 3-12 […]
Best Hiking Poles
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Don’t destroy your knees – purchase hiking poles. Trekking pole reviews, disadvantages, benefits, and how to choose the best hiking trekking poles. Everything I Know About Hiking Poles The benefits are numerous. And I can only think of 2 drawbacks: weight and size. However, by purchasing the best, lightest, collapsible, and most compact trekking/hiking pole, […]
Black Diamond Trekking Poles
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Black Diamond trekking poles are the most common hiking poles used. Adjusting the length is easy on these compact trekking poles, and antishock saves your knees from harm. Learn more about the best Black Diamond walking poles below. The below Black Diamond trekking pole comparisons take the three best trekking poles by Black Diamond and […]
Best Backpacking Tents 2009-2011
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This page was relevant from 2009-2011. The list from that time is no longer relevant, but is here for archival purposes. For the more up-to-date version, please see this list of backpacking tents Some of the original tents are still on the above list, as they are still made and still totally rock. So this […]
Best Backpacking Titanium Cookware
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You cannot get around it: ultralight backpacking means purchasing titanium cookware. Quite simply, titanium pans weigh less than aluminum camping pans, conduct heat better and will last longer. Bottom line: even if you are not an ultralight backpacker, it pays to invest in titanium cookware. But honestly, titanium camping utensils are comparable in price to […]
Reviews of Alcohol Camp Stoves
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Hardcore, ultralight backpacking knuckleheads–der, enthusiasts–will make homemade alcohol stoves out of a soda can. While you can stock up on empty soda cans through the year and learn how to make a beverage can stove, you’re better off dropping 30 bucks for a Vargo or Trangia ultralight, alcohol powered stove. Alcohol backpacking stoves are not […]
Purchasing Ultralight Backpacking Gear
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On my first backpacking adventure in Glacier National Park, I had no ultralight backpacking gear. I did not even own any lightweight backpacking gear, let alone ultralight. My backpack was a 6 pound Kelty Coyote, my tent weighed about 7 pounds–I even brought a tarp to place under my tent in case it rained. Needless […]
Best Ultralight Backpacks
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Hardcore ultralight backpacks sacrifice comfort for weight. Luckily, technological advances have allowed companies to create backpacking packs that are both lightweight AND comfortable. After all, what’s the point in shedding weight if you cannot fully enjoy your time hiking? Are you on the lookout for a new ultralight backpack? In general, decent backpacks should last […]
Sleeping Bag Reviews
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Searching the internet for the best sleeping bag is exhausting. So, I’ve compiled sleeping bag reviews of the top five sleeping bag models in important categories. With so many companies producing sleeping bags, it is impossible to find a clear consensus on what bag is best for you. You need to take your considerations into […]
