in many parks (including parts of Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada and the Adirondacks), approved hard-sided bear canisters are required. Where they are not, a
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a good camping cookware set for two includes a 1.5–2 litre pot with a lid, a frying pan or second pot, and two bowls and mugs that nest together. Hard-anod
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most backpackers are best served by a small canister stove such as the MSR PocketRocket 2 or Soto WindMaster: light, simple and quick. Integrated systems l
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merino wool hiking socks are the best choice for most hikers because they regulate temperature, wick moisture and resist odour for days. Choose cushioning
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if you have wide feet, look for boots sold in wide (2E/4E for men, D/2E for women) sizes or brands known for roomy toe boxes, such as Keen, Merrell, Altra
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for most day hikes, a 20–30 litre pack with a padded hip belt, a ventilated back panel, a hydration sleeve and side bottle pockets is ideal. Under $100 you
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for hiking and camping, a headlamp of around 300–500 lumens with a red-light mode, a rechargeable battery (ideally with a back-up AAA option) and a lock fu
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a camping hammock with a built-in bug net keeps mosquitoes off while you sleep and sets up in minutes between two trees. Look for a hammock at least 3 m (1
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choose a sleeping pad by R-value first (warmth), then weight and comfort. For three-season backpacking, an inflatable pad with an R-value of 3–4.5 and a we
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for most backpackers, a squeeze filter such as the Sawyer Squeeze or Katadyn BeFree is the best mix of low weight, speed and price. Groups and base campers
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