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Woman with braided hair wearing a floral cap, carrying a large hiking backpack and trekking poles, hiking through a rocky mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky, with a red arrow pointing to her and text saying 'DO NOT BUY'.
Medya Mansyone
The Trek: Seven Hyped Pieces of Backpacking Gear
Jess talks about her favorite new backpacking gear and then some of her criticisms.
Jess, aka Sassafras
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October 27, 2026
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