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At Hammock Gear, we design, test, manufacture, and sell world-class hammock camping systems. But we also believe it is our job to champion the idea of hammocks; to proselytize the lifestyle of hanging … read more

This is the unlikely story of how dried mandarin oranges, a preserved fruit option that most hikers have never even tried before, crushed the competition and were indisputably crowned as the most deli … read more

Most hikers have made their fair share of dumb mistakes in the backcountry, and I’m no exception. We all learn from experience! But some of the biggest screw ups that my friends and I made led to exce … read more

Spring hiking and backpacking season is hard to describe because it offers the widest possible array of weather and conditions. Depending on your region and local forecast, you might expect winter-lik … read more

Hammock vs Tent is an age old conundrum, and when to choose which on any given backpacking trip is the subject we’ll be discussing today. Both have advantages and disadvantages, while also creating op … read more

If this is the year you want to up your backpacking game, then you’ve come to the right article! Multi-day backcountry travel can be both daunting and challenging, but mastering the art is absolutely … read more