Keep reading below to find our comprehensive packing list as well as expert ... ensure all of your gear has been tested and broken in by day hiking or playing around with it at home.

This list is designed for basic multi-day backpacking trips in temperate forest conditions ... not between the boots and your feet. _____ 2-3 pairs of medium weight wool hiking socks: Wool keeps your ...

A High Sierras backpacking guide selects his favorite trail gear for heading out into the backcountry—from beanie to shoes. As an overnight backpacking guide in Yosemite, I’ve learned the ...

If you’re backpacking into a mountain lake with plans to spend all day out on the water ... sweat, and time. Gear Aid Tenacious Tape $7 0.5 ounces for 3 inches x 20 inches Duct Tape $2.25 ($5.50 for a ...