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Medya Mansyone
Backpacker: This Year’s Hottest Ultralight Upgrade Costs Just $13
CNOC unveils the ThruBottle as a direct upgrade to the Smartwater bottle.
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Medya Mansyone
Backpacker: 5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage
From headlamp straps to trekking pole holsters, these hacks are cheap and (nearly) weightless.
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Medya Mansyone
Backpacker: For Ultralight Hikers, Water Bladders Are Better Than Bottles. Here’s Why.
A review of the myths and facts about carrying water bladders on an ultralight hike.
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