Backpacking
Explore lightweight tents, backpacks and gear that will take you to the backcountry and beyond.
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Pack these ten items every time you venture into the outdoors and you’ll be better prepared for almost any emergency.
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This collection serves up our lightest gear so you can focus on the trail, not your pack weight.
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There’s something freeing about hitting the trail, trekking poles in hand, with all the backpacking gear you need in your backpack. Whether you head out solo or with friends, don’t forget to bring the backpacking essentials – backpacking food, bivy sacks, headlamps and more – that will turn your next night under the stars into a perfect adventure.