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The Most Comfortable Sleeping Pads
Camping and Hiking Expert Brett K. gives a rundown of everything you'd need to know about sleeping pads and lists the most comfortable sleeping pads on the market!

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Top 10 Colorful Backpacks
Camping & Hiking Expert Hannah K. shares her top ten list of brightly-colored backpacks that will stick out from the crowd so you'll never lose your pack again.

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Curated Experts' Favorite Cold-Weather Gear
Four Curated Experts share their favorite hat, turtleneck, puffy, and socks—all essential gear when trying to stay warm this winter!

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The Best Tents for Camping with Your Dog
Camping & Hiking Expert Hannah K. explains the best tents for camping with your furry friend along with some tips, tricks, and safety considerations.

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10 Expert-Recommended Backpacking Tents
Hiking and Camping Expert Jessica LaPolla lists her top 10 recommended tents for backpackers! She explains why each one is awesome and shares a few pros and cons.

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The Best Tents for Camping with Your Family
Looking for a tent that will ensure the whole family has fun on your adventures this summer? Look no further! Read on to find ten of the best family-friendly tents!
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How to Set Up a Tent
In this article, Camping & Hiking expert Micah D. gives the basic steps to setting up a tent so you can have an easy start to your adventure.

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How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag
Is your down sleeping bag getting a little dirty? Afraid of washing it because you don't want to ruin it? Read these tips from Camping and Hiking Expert Hannah K.!

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How To Clean a Tent
Properly cleaning your tent after every trip is the best and easiest way to make sure it will last! Camping & Hiking Expert Elizabeth Hansen breaks it all down here.

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How to Make Your Gear Last a Lifetime
Camping expert Amy Boissonneault has some tips for keeping your gear clean and cared for so it can be with you for years to come.

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How to Take Care of Your Camping & Hiking Gear in the Off-Season
Storing and cleaning our camping gear during the off-season is critical to avoiding wear and tear as well as elongating the lives of the products.

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How to Properly Store Your Sleeping Bag
Follow the four simple steps in Camping & Hiking expert Micah D.'s article and get great use out of your sleeping bag for years to come.
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Hiking for Beginners
New to hiking? Ready to get started? Hiking expert Amy Boissonneault overviews everything you need to know.

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How Much Food & Water Should I Be Intaking on a Backpacking Trip?
Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. breaks down your backpacking food and drink necessities so you can stay strong and healthy on the trail.

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How to Make Tent Camping More Comfortable
With the right campsite, the right gear, and a few tips, you can be just as comfortable sleeping in a tent as you are in your own home!

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Becoming a Morning Person to Conquer Those Early Morn’ Hikes
Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. overviews the gear she uses to sleep better and thrive as an early morning riser.

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How to Deal with Getting Your Period on Trail
Periods are no fun and they're even less fun on trail, but expert Hannah K. offers some advice on how to make them suck slightly less.

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Why It’s Okay to “Fail” A Hike
We can’t always make it to every peak or finish every route. Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. shares her thoughts on "failing" a hike.
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10 Vegetarian Camping Meals
Looking for some camp meal inspo? Look no further! Camping & Hiking Expert Hunter Reed gives 10 vegetarian dinner recipes to chef up on your next camping trip!

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Why Oatmeal Is the Best Backpacking Meal and the Many Ways to Prepare It
Camping Expert Hannah K. shares six ways to prepare oatmeal and her eight favorite recipes for appreciating all angles of this favorite breakfast food.

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How to Plan for Your Very First Camping Trip
New to camping? Don't know where to start? Check out this explainer by camping expert Blair Williams for everything from trip planning advice to gear recs.

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How to Organize a Camping Trip with Your Friends
Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. compiles a guide to group camping with questions to ask yourself, things to bring, and strategies for planning the perfect trip.

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Expert DIY: How to Make a Camping Stove from a Can
Camping and Hiking Expert Bob Rogers gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a functional camping stove out of an aluminum can for ultralight backpacking!

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How to Avoid a Bad Backpacking Trip
You never want a backpacking trip to go poorly! Learn from Camping & Hiking Expert Hannah K.'s mistakes and review how to prepare for a successful trip.