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Everyone knows you need to pay attention to hot spots before they become blisters. But many hikers ignore them until it's too late.

The REI Flash Insulated Hybrid Hoodie is a synthetic insulated hoodie that packs up small but provides an impressive warmth in cool weather.

The new Exped Ultra 3R sleeping pad is a middle-of-the-road backpacking pad that touts all the standard features but takes few risks.

Layering is one of the most important skills that winter hikers must learn. It's the key to staying comfortable in cold weather and preventing

I carry a glove and mitten layering system on day hikes and backpacking trips to keep my hands warm when it's cold, windy, or raining.

The Katabatic Alsek is an ultralight, 22-degree down quilt with a patented pad attachment systsem. Here's what worked for us and what didn't.

It is important to clean and sanitize your backcountry water filter or purifier before drying and storing it away during the winter months.

Trekking pole tents use hiking poles for setup instead of tent poles as a weight-saving measure for backpackers.

Iliotibial band syndrome, often abbreviated as ITB or ITBS, is an ailment common to hikers and backpackers, in addition to cyclists.

Many hikers and backpackers prefer wearing trail runners instead of hiking boots or mids because they cause fewer blisters and dry quickly.

Merino wool for summer wear? The superfine merino fibers in the Ibex Indie sun hoodie wick moisture rapidly to keep you cool on hot days.

What are the best water filter/purification systems used by backpackers: squeeze filters, pump filters, gravity filters, chemicals, or UV?

Trekking poles provide many benefits to hikers and backpackers from added stability and balance on rough trails to less wear and tear on knees and hips,

A headlamp is one of the most important 10 essentials for backpacking, hiking, and any kind of outdoor adventure sport.

The amount of information new backpackers need to digest can be overwhelming. Here is some advice about gearing up without losing your shirt.

Hotspots and hiking blisters occur when the outer layers of your skin to separate from the inner layers, a process called "shear."

"The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art," said Leonardo Da Vinci, but you need to take care of it to make it perform