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Seven different water filters and a hydration bladder laid on green moss and ferns in a forest setting.
Medya Mansyone
Backpacker: How to Make Your Water Filter Last Forever
Extend the life of this crucial piece of gear with these tips for care and cleaning.
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November 4, 2024
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Wooden signpost for Pacific Crest Trail and Snowgrass Trail with Mount Rainier in the background.
Medya Mansyone
Deyò: Sakado: Pasifik Crest Trail: Gid yon debutan nan vwayaj la nan yon lavi
Isit la nan yon gid debutan nan Santye Crest Pasifik la
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26ye mas 2024
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Man wearing a blue jacket and orange hat stands atop Katahdin summit raising a hiking pole against a cloudy blue sky.
Medya Mansyone
Sakado: Tès la Durability ultim: Kovèti pou sa a te dire 8,500 kilomèt nan yon ane
Thru-hiker Carl "Professor" Stanfield had a big goal: Break the record for most miles ever walked in a single year. Here's what he packed.
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June 14, 2023
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Close-up of a lone star tick with a white star mark on skin.
Medya Mansyone
Sakado: Syantis yo te jwenn yon Semèn tikè devan orè. Pou Hikers, sa a move nouvèl.
Panse ke ou pa ka jwenn mòde pa yon tik nan sezon fredi a? Kòm yon sipriz dekouvri mwa sa a montre, yo ap reveye-ak mòde-pi bonè ak pi bonè.
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March 1, 2023
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Calm lake reflecting autumn trees with colorful leaves and distant mountain under a blue sky.
Lavi deyò
Sakado: 4 moso nan Esansyèl New England Hiking Kovèti pou otòn
Moso nan Esansyèl New England Hiking Kovèti pou otòn
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October 13, 2022
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Older man with hiking gear laid out on a gray tarp on grass, including clothes and camping items.
Medya Mansyone
Backpacker: Empty Your Pack: 55+ Ultralight Thru-Hiker
Barney "Scout" Mann hiked the Triple Crown after turning 55. Here's his ultralight pack list for trips of any distance.
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September 21, 2022
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Close-up of a person's fingers holding a grass blade with a small tick on it.
Medya Mansyone
Sakado: Ra Tik-Borne Maladi touye Maine Man
Yon viris ki ra ki te fèt nan yon rezidan Maine, Sant Maine pou Kontwòl ak Prevansyon Maladi te anonse.
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May 17, 2022
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Open red first aid kit labeled for day trips with bandages, medications, wound cleansing, and topical relief.
Medya Mansyone
Sakado: Ki jan yo bati yon Twous Ultralight pou anba $ 500
Ki jan yo bati yon twous ultral pou anba $ 500 epi yo pa jete yon chaj nan lajan kach
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April 8, 2022
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Woman in red jacket filtering water from a hanging container in a forest campsite with a red tent and three people.
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Sakado: 7 pi bon filtè dlo sakado
7 pi bon filtè dlo sakado ak sa yo gade pou
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April 4, 2022
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Backpacker with a large backpack walking on a trail through a grassy valley at sunrise with mountains ahead.
Lavi deyò
Sakado: Pasifik Crest Trail
Ki sa ki atann lè ruth-monte PCT la
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March 14, 2022
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Two hikers with backpacks walking on a mountain trail surrounded by greenery and cloudy peaks.
Medya Mansyone
Sakado Amerik di Sid: Kado itil pou Hikers - Jwenn yo yon kado yo sonje
Don itil pou moun k ap monte pou 2022
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January 25, 2022
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Blue Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system pouch with black filter attached on top.
Konsèy &gid
Sakado: Dlo Purifiers
Kontra a nan semèn nan yon filtre dlo sawyer
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November 5, 2021
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Close-up of water droplets on the inside of a partially filled plastic water bottle.
Konsèy &gid
Sakado: 11 Cheap Altènativ Thru-Hikers Lanmou
Cheap Kovèti pou altènativ ruth-hikers renmen
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November 3, 2021
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Blue Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system pouch with black filter attached on top.
Konsèy &gid
Sakado: Essentials Gear
Aprann ki Kovèti pou esansyèl pou pa janm kite lakay ou ak konsèy ekspè nan Sackpacker Magazine.
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September 17, 2021
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The word BACKPACKER in bold uppercase yellow letters on a white background.
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Sakado: Pi bon ensèk yo
Sakado: Pi bon ensèk yo
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September 16, 2021
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Person cooking by campfire on rocky mountaintop with tent and sunrise in background.
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Sakado: Pi bon Kovèti pou kraze Long Hikes
Pi bon Kovèti pou Kraze Long Hikes
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September 16, 2021
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Smiling hiker in a cap standing next to an Appalachian Trail wooden signpost outdoors.
Medya Mansyone
Joe McConaughy kraze dosye a An jeneral Appalachian
Ki jan Joe 'String Bean' McConaughy mete nouvo dosye a an jeneral Appalachian
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September 16, 2021
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Green hexagon with a white hiker icon and text 'THRU-HIKING 101' below it.
Medya Mansyone
Lis la ultim PCT Packing pa Liz Thomas sou Backpacker.com
Te dirije soti sou Santye Crest Pasifik la? Ekspè ruth-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas kraze Kovèti pou ou pral bezwen.
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September 16, 2021
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White hiker icon with backpack and walking stick inside green hexagon, text 'THRU-HIKING 101' below.
Medya Mansyone
Ultim Kontinantal Divize Lis packing Liz Thomas sou Backpacker.com
Vize pou chemen ki pi long Etazini ak chwazi ekspè sa yo.
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September 16, 2021
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Green hexagon with a hiker icon and text below saying Thru-Hiking 101.
Medya Mansyone
Lis ultim Appalachian Packing pa Liz Thomas sou Backpacker.com
Liz Thomas ultim pake Lis
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September 16, 2021
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Rocky mountain range under dramatic cloudy sky with patches of snow and green valley below.
Konsèy &gid
Sakado: Pase Tan pi wo a Treeline? Sa a se Kovèti pou Ou pral bezwen jwi Alpine a.
These products will keep you protected and prepared on high-alpine treks.
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September 16, 2021
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Black and blue Sawyer tap water filter with arrow indicating flow direction.
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Sakado: Sawyer Tap Filter
Filtè a pi byen pou kan machin nan 2021.
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September 16, 2021
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Sawyer Mini water filter attached to blue squeeze pouch with mountain and kayaker design.
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Sakado: Long Trail Kovèti pou
Trete dlo pa jwenn pi senp pase sa.
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September 16, 2021
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Man in yellow jacket lying on yellow sleeping pad surrounded by outdoor gear and floating dollar bills.
Konsèy &gid
BACKPACKER: Editè Dennis Lewon chwazi bidjè pi renmen li Gear
Pase mwens, vwayaje plis ak yon sistèm ki priyorize abòdab ak durability.
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September 16, 2021
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Man crouching by a mountain stream filtering water with a portable Sawyer filter outdoors.
Isit la nan Sawyer
Sawyer Squeze dlo Filter yo te rele 2011 Chwazi Editè Sakado
"Least-loved chore upon reaching camp: Squatting on sore knees over a stream to pump water."
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September 16, 2021
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Person in blue jacket holding green hydration pack with Sawyer water filter attached outdoors.
Isit la nan Sawyer
Sawyer 4 Fason Revizyon Dlo filtre
Revize pa Mike Smoke soti nan Backpacker.com
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September 16, 2021
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Man in a cap drinks water from a blue bottle sitting in dense green and brown foliage outdoors.
Isit la nan Sawyer
Sawyer Filter te rele Sackpacker Magazine a chwa Editè a
The Sawyer Squeeze Filter was awarded the coveted Editor's Choice ? Award by Backpacker Magazine in the April 2012 Gear Guide. Thanks, Backpacker!
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September 16, 2021
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Black Sawyer micro squeeze water filter with white cap on white background.
Isit la nan Sawyer
Sakado: 8 pi bon Filtè dlo pou sakado
Ultralight, ultrafast, ak ultrafective-pi bon aparèy tretman dlo fè travay la pi bon pase tout tan.
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September 16, 2021
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Man in red jacket jumping on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees and green foliage.
Isit la nan Sawyer
Sakado mete MINI an nan 2014 Lis Esansyèl
Here is what they had to say about the Sawyer Mini Water Filter:
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September 16, 2021
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Light gray camping tent with yellow zipper and orange sleeping pad inside on white background.
Medya Mansyone
Lis pasifik la ultim Pasifik Crest Packing soti nan sakado
Expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas breaks down the gear you’ll need, with help from BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein.
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September 16, 2021
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Close-up of Garmin inReach Mini GPS device screen showing 0.8 miles and time 1:33 PM.
Medya Mansyone
Ultim Kontinantal Divize Lis anbalaj soti nan sakado
Vize pou chemen ki pi long Etazini ak chwazi ekspè sa yo.
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September 16, 2021
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Side profile of a teal and black Altra running shoe with orange accents and thick sole.
Medya Mansyone
Lis ultim Appalachian trail la soti nan Sackpacker
Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas and BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein.
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September 16, 2021
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Man in blue shirt standing beside Long Trail welcome sign in a forest in Vermont.
Konsèy &gid
BACKPACKER: Ki sa ki nan pake mwen an: Vitès Hiker Joe McConaughy
What’s In My Pack: Speed Hiker Joe McConaughy
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September 16, 2021
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Sawyer squeeze water filter in black and blue with pouches, syringe, hose, and carrying pouch.
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BACKPACKER: 7 Pi bon kontra Kovèti pou Hikers nan Vant Jou Travay REI a
The 7 Best Gear Deals for Hikers at REI's Labor Day Sale
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September 16, 2021
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Person wearing a red jacket and headlamp collecting water from a stream at night in the mountains.
Konsèy &gid
Sakado: Ki jan yo pirifye dlo sou santye a
Ki jan yo pirifye dlo sou santye a
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September 16, 2021
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Wooden pathway winding through dense green forest with large tree and misty background.
Konsèy &gid
Sakado: Vid pake ou: Yon Wikenn wikenn nan PNW Bear peyi
Vid pake ou: Yon wann nan fen semèn nan PNW Bear peyi
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September 16, 2021
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Gray backpack, black mummy sleeping bag, and black Sawyer water filter with blue label on white background.
Konsèy &gid
Backpacker: Build an Ultralight Backpacking Setup for Under $550
Build an Ultralight Backpacking Setup for Under $550
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September 16, 2021
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