ultralight backpacking
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When the Trail Tackles You
I’ve been tackled by the trail more times than I’d like to admit. Ankle pops, mud baths, and one legendary hair-do trail angel later, here’s what backpacking the SHT actually taught me.
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MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Stove Review: A North Woods Love Story
Honest review of the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 backpacking stove from a real north woods native. Lightweight, powerful, and fuel efficient — find out why this little jewel earns a permanent spot in every pack.
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Not Flashy. Just Reliable. My Honest Review of the Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Filter
Eight years. Two filters. One very important lesson about silty rivers. Let me tell you about a backpacking trip that changed my gear game forever. It was a 14-day trip on the Superior Hiking Trail. It rained for two days straight at the start. The rivers were absolutely silty from the runoff and my Katadyn…
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Keep the Cool Aunt Going: My Honest Review of the Katadyn BeFree Replacement Filter
Because 99.99% of protozoan party poopers deserve a fresh filter to crash into. If you’ve read my Katadyn BeFree review you already know she’s the Cool Aunt of my pack — lightweight, effortless, and completely drama-free. No pumping. No fussing. Just dip, squeeze, and sip. But even the coolest aunt needs a refresh every now…
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The Cool Aunt of My Pack: My Honest Review of the Katadyn BeFree Water Filter
A Northern Minnesota backpacker’s honest review of the Katadyn BeFree water filter. Lightweight, effortless, and drama-free. Just dip, squeeze and sip.”