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Snow patches on rugged rocky mountain ridges under a blue sky with clouds.
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Garage Grown Gear: 2026 PCT Top Picks!
Our top gear picks for the Pacific Crest Trail in 2026!
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February 27, 2026
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Winding road passing through lush green mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
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Garage Grown Gear: 2026 Appalachian Trail Top Picks!
Our top gear picks for the AT in 2026!
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February 25, 2026
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Man sitting on forest ground filtering water from a clear pouch into a blue bottle using Sawyer filter.
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Garage Grandi Kovèti pou: CNOC Vecto 2L Revizyon: Fè kolekte ak filtraj dlo Fasil!
For beginner backpackers, dialing in your water filtration system is something that can take time.
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June 18, 2022
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Various portable water filters and hydration products including Sawyer and Grayl brands.
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Garage Grown Gear: Best Water Filters — Review of 5 Brands!
For most people, water treatment is a must-have on backpacking trips.
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September 16, 2021
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