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How To Protect Against Bugs While Hiking

Mosquitoes, ticks, triatomine (kissing bug) and other pesky insects are capable of…

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As Campsites Fill Up, There’s Still Room For Hammocks

At Hammock Gear, we design, test, manufacture, and sell world-class…

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The Dried Fruit Tournament Champion That You Should Try

This is the unlikely story of how dried mandarin oranges,…

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My Most Foolish Hiking Blunders and What They Teach Us

Most hikers have made their fair share of dumb mistakes…

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When To Choose a Hammock Over a Tent

Hammock vs Tent is an age old conundrum, and when…

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10 Ways To Improve At Backpacking

If this is the year you want to up your…

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​How to Hammock Camp Comfortably in Cold, Wind, or Rain

Bad weather is a bad excuse to miss out on…

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Top Three Hiking Gear Tech Updates of the Last Decade

Over the past 10 or so years, backpacking gear has…

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12 Tips For Better, Safer Fall Hiking

Fall is here, and that means stunning foliage colors and…

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How to Pack a Wider Variety of Backpacking Snacks

Few things demoralize a backpacker more than staring into a…

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The Benefits of a Backpacking Food Pantry

Have you ever opened your backpacking food bag, and been…

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