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Backpacker: The 58 Best Gifts You Can Buy a Hiker in 2025

From pocket-size accessories to dream tents and packs, we've pulled together the season's most sure-fire gifts for every kind of hiker.

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December 10, 2025

Backpacker: This Budget Ultralight Backpacking Kit Costs Just $550

Finally an ultralight kit that won't turn your savings into dust. Here's where to start.

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August 14, 2025

Backpacker: The 58 Best Gifts You Can Buy a Hiker in 2025

From pocket-size accessories to dream tents and packs, we've pulled together the season's most sure-fire gifts for every kind of hiker.

Backpacker: This Budget Ultralight Backpacking Kit Costs Just $550

Finally an ultralight kit that won't turn your savings into dust. Here's where to start.

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