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Gear Test: Water Filters

by Justin Mool

Suppress the urge to drink straight from that clear mountains stream. Filter the water first. Our testers looked at three popular water filters and got their pump on.

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Women's Packs

by Backcountry Bob

I'm shopping for a new day to multi-day pack. I'm only 5'3" in height. What are the advantages of a pack made specifically for women over a standard pack? I have heard Gregory is making an excellent pack for women—I just have not seen it.

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Should Your Old Backpacking Gear Take a Hike?

by Toni Isom

To many new school backpackers, the lightweight, highly technical gear they’re hoisting is simply a given. Some of us are still using the same tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks that we’ve had since the 80s. So what exactly are these big improvements, and is it really worth it to update your equipment?