Camp/Hike Expert Advice

Featured Articles

How to Choose a Family/Base Camping Tent
Car camping with family or friends is a regular summer pastime for many of us. Here's how to find the right home-away-from-home. Read more...

The Ten Essentials
Knowing the Ten Essentials is good. Carrying the Ten Essentials is better. Here's a look at the updated Ten Essential "Systems." Read more...


How To Choose
Backpacking Clothing	Hiking Boots
Backpacking Socks	Hydration Systems
Backpacking Stoves	Insect Repellent
Backpacks	Knives
Binoculars	Lanterns
Bivy Sack	Maps
Camp Supplies	Rainwear
Car Racks	Sleeping Bags
Child Carriers	Sleeping Pads
Compasses	Sunglasses
Cookware	Tents: Backpacking
Daypacks	Tents: Family/Base Camping
First-Aid Kits	Two-Way Radios
Fuel Bottles	Water Bottles
GPS Receivers	Water Filters/Purifiers
Headlamps	Women's Packs


Skills and Knowledge
Backcountry Health Topics	Layering
Backcountry Water Quality	Lightweight Hiking
Backpacking for Beginners	Minimum-Impact Travel
Backpacks: Adjust the Fit	Navigation
Backpacks: Find Torso Length	Outdoor Hygiene
Backpacks: How to Hoist	Personal Locator Beacons
Backpacks: How to Pack	Planning a Menu
Backpacks: Read Spec Charts	Selecting Gear
Bear Canisters	Setting up Camp
Breaking in New Hiking Boots	Soft-Shell Technology
Campfire Basics	Sun-Protection Clothing
Campsite Selection	Temperature Extremes
Conditioning for Backpacking	The Ten Essentials
Food Handling/Storage	Water Treatment
GPS FAQs	Weather Basics
GPS Glossary	Why Use a Tarp or Ground Cloth?
Hydration	Women's Gear
If You Become Lost

Gear Checklist
Adventure Travel	Overnight Backpacking
Backpacking First Aid	Repair Kit Supplies
Backpacking Kitchen Supplies	Snow Camping
Day Hiking

Gear Care and Repair
Caring For Sleeping Bags	Tents
Gore-Tex	Vibram Soles
Hydration Systems	Water Bottles
Old Hiking Boots	Water Repellency


Quick Tips
Before You Leave Home	Trailhead Security
Camping Contentment	Trip-Planning Resources
Clean Drinking Water	Two-Layer vs Three-Layer Gore-Tex
Packing and Organizing Your Food	What is Gore-Tex?
Staying on Course

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