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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's something irresistible about the promise of backpacking — the idea that you can sling a pack over your shoulders and step into a world ...

Heading out for an adventure beyond the comfort of tame indoor spaces is often a priority for eager explorers. Whether you're meandering around a park or trail for the day or plotting a longer camping ...

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I remember my first backpacking trip. I was 19 years old and wanted to spend my spring break backpacking around North Georgia’s Cohutta Wilderness Area. I didn’t know I needed a sleeping pad to ...