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Seven different water filters and a hydration bladder laid on green moss and ferns in a forest setting.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Backpacker: How to Make Your Water Filter Last Forever
Extend the life of this crucial piece of gear with these tips for care and cleaning.
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Wooden signpost for Pacific Crest Trail and Snowgrass Trail with Mount Rainier in the background.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Nje: Backpacker: Njia ya Crest ya Pasifiki: Mwongozo wa Kompyuta kwa Hike ya Maisha
Hapa kuna mwongozo wa mwanzo wa Njia ya Crest ya Pasifiki
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Man wearing a blue jacket and orange hat stands atop Katahdin summit raising a hiking pole against a cloudy blue sky.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Backpacker: Mtihani wa Mwisho wa Ustahimilivu: Gear hii ilidumu maili 8,500 kwa mwaka mmoja
Thru-hiker Carl "Professor" Stanfield had a big goal: Break the record for most miles ever walked in a single year. Here's what he packed.
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Close-up of a lone star tick with a white star mark on skin.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Backpacker: Wanasayansi walipata wiki za tick kabla ya ratiba. Kwa wapandaji, hiyo ni habari mbaya.
Je, unafikiri huwezi kupata bitten na tick katika majira ya baridi? Kama ugunduzi mmoja wa kushangaza mwezi huu unaonyesha, wanaamka-na kuuma-mapema na mapema.
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Calm lake reflecting autumn trees with colorful leaves and distant mountain under a blue sky.
Maisha ya nje
Backpacker: Vipande 4 vya Gear muhimu ya New England Hiking kwa Kuanguka
Vipande vya Gear muhimu ya New England Hiking kwa Kuanguka
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Older man with hiking gear laid out on a gray tarp on grass, including clothes and camping items.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Backpacker: Tupu Kifurushi chako: 55+ Ultralight Thru-Hiker
Barney "Scout" Mann hiked the Triple Crown after turning 55. Here's his ultralight pack list for trips of any distance.
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Close-up of a person's fingers holding a grass blade with a small tick on it.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Backpacker: Ugonjwa wa Tick-Borne Unaua Mtu wa Maine
A rare tick-borne virus killed a Maine resident, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced.
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Open red first aid kit labeled for day trips with bandages, medications, wound cleansing, and topical relief.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Backpacker: Jinsi ya Kujenga Ultralight Kit kwa Chini ya $ 500
Jinsi ya kujenga Ultralight Kit kwa chini ya $ 500 na si kuacha mzigo wa fedha
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Woman in red jacket filtering water from a hanging container in a forest campsite with a red tent and three people.
Kitaalam
Backpacker: Vichujio 7 Bora vya Maji ya Backpacking
Filters 7 bora za maji ya backpacking na nini cha kuangalia
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Backpacker with a large backpack walking on a trail through a grassy valley at sunrise with mountains ahead.
Maisha ya nje
Backpacker: Njia ya Crest ya Pasifiki
Nini cha kutarajia wakati wa kusafisha PCT
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Two hikers with backpacks walking on a mountain trail surrounded by greenery and cloudy peaks.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Backpacker Amerika ya Kusini: Zawadi muhimu kwa Hikers - Wape Zawadi ya Kukumbuka
Zawadi muhimu kwa wapandaji kwa 2022
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Blue Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system pouch with black filter attached on top.
Vidokezo na Miongozo
Backpacker: Wasafishaji wa Maji
Mpango wa wiki Sawyer kubana kichujio cha maji
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Close-up of water droplets on the inside of a partially filled plastic water bottle.
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Backpacker: 11 Njia Mbadala za Gear za bei rahisi Upendo wa Thru-Hikers
Njia mbadala za gia za bei rahisi thru-hikers upendo
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Blue Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system pouch with black filter attached on top.
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Backpacker: Muhimu Gear
Jifunze ni gia gani muhimu ya kamwe kuondoka nyumbani na ushauri wa wataalam kutoka kwa Jarida la Backpacker.
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The word BACKPACKER in bold uppercase yellow letters on a white background.
Kitaalam
Backpacker: Wadudu Bora wa Wadudu
Backpacker: Wadudu Bora wa Wadudu
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Person cooking by campfire on rocky mountaintop with tent and sunrise in background.
Kitaalam
Backpacker: Gear Bora ya Kuponda Hikes ndefu
Gear Bora ya Kuponda Hikes ndefu
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Smiling hiker in a cap standing next to an Appalachian Trail wooden signpost outdoors.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Joe McConaughy alivunja rekodi ya jumla ya Appalachian Trail
Jinsi Joe 'String Bean' McConaughy alivyoweka rekodi mpya ya jumla ya Appalachian
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Green hexagon with a white hiker icon and text 'THRU-HIKING 101' below it.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Orodha ya mwisho ya PCT ya kufunga na Liz Thomas kwenye Backpacker.com
Inatoka kwenye Njia ya Crest ya Pasifiki? Mtaalam wa thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas anavunja gia utakayohitaji.
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White hiker icon with backpack and walking stick inside green hexagon, text 'THRU-HIKING 101' below.
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Orodha ya mwisho ya Ufungashaji wa Njia ya Bara na Liz Thomas kwenye Backpacker.com
Kujiandaa kwa njia ngumu zaidi ya Marekani na chaguo hizi za wataalam.
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Green hexagon with a hiker icon and text below saying Thru-Hiking 101.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Orodha ya Mwisho ya Ufungashaji wa Njia ya Appalachian na Liz Thomas mnamo Backpacker.com
Liz Thomas Orodha ya Mwisho ya Ufungashaji
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Rocky mountain range under dramatic cloudy sky with patches of snow and green valley below.
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Backpacker: Kutumia Muda Juu ya Mti? Hii ni Gear Utahitaji Kufurahia Alpine.
These products will keep you protected and prepared on high-alpine treks.
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Black and blue Sawyer tap water filter with arrow indicating flow direction.
Kitaalam
Backpacker: Kichujio cha Gonga cha Sawyer
Kichujio bora cha kambi ya gari ya 2021.
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Sawyer Mini water filter attached to blue squeeze pouch with mountain and kayaker design.
Kitaalam
Backpacker: Gear ya Njia ndefu
Kutibu maji sio rahisi zaidi kuliko hii.
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Man in yellow jacket lying on yellow sleeping pad surrounded by outdoor gear and floating dollar bills.
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BACKPACKER: Mhariri Dennis Lewon Anachagua Gear Yake ya Bajeti Inayopendwa
Tumia kidogo, panda zaidi na mfumo unaoweka kipaumbele uwezo na uimara.
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Man crouching by a mountain stream filtering water with a portable Sawyer filter outdoors.
Hapa kwenye Sawyer
Kichujio cha Maji cha Sawyer Squeeze kilichoitwa 2011 Backpacker ya Wahariri wa Wahariri
"Least-loved chore upon reaching camp: Squatting on sore knees over a stream to pump water."
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Person in blue jacket holding green hydration pack with Sawyer water filter attached outdoors.
Hapa kwenye Sawyer
Mapitio ya Kichujio cha Maji ya Sawyer 4
Maoni ya Mike Smoke kutoka Backpacker.com
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Man in a cap drinks water from a blue bottle sitting in dense green and brown foliage outdoors.
Hapa kwenye Sawyer
Kichujio cha Sawyer kilichoitwa Chaguo la Mhariri wa Jarida la Backpacker
The Sawyer Squeeze Filter was awarded the coveted Editor's Choice ? Award by Backpacker Magazine in the April 2012 Gear Guide. Thanks, Backpacker!
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Black Sawyer micro squeeze water filter with white cap on white background.
Hapa kwenye Sawyer
Backpacker: Vichujio 8 Bora vya Maji kwa Backpackers
Ultralight, ultrafast, na ultraeffective - vifaa bora vya matibabu ya maji hufanya kazi bora kuliko hapo awali.
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Man in red jacket jumping on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees and green foliage.
Hapa kwenye Sawyer
Backpacker inaweka MINI katika Orodha ya Muhimu ya 2014
Here is what they had to say about the Sawyer Mini Water Filter:
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Light gray camping tent with yellow zipper and orange sleeping pad inside on white background.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Orodha ya Mwisho ya Ufungashaji wa Njia ya Pasifiki kutoka Backpacker
Expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas breaks down the gear you’ll need, with help from BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein.
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Close-up of Garmin inReach Mini GPS device screen showing 0.8 miles and time 1:33 PM.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Orodha ya Mwisho ya Ufungashaji wa Njia ya Bara kutoka Backpacker
Kujiandaa kwa njia ngumu zaidi ya Marekani na chaguo hizi za wataalam.
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Side profile of a teal and black Altra running shoe with orange accents and thick sole.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Orodha ya Mwisho ya Ufungashaji wa Njia ya Appalachian kutoka Backpacker
Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas and BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein.
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Man in blue shirt standing beside Long Trail welcome sign in a forest in Vermont.
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BACKPACKER: Nini Katika Kifurushi Changu: Kasi ya Hiker Joe McConaughy
What’s In My Pack: Speed Hiker Joe McConaughy
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Sawyer squeeze water filter in black and blue with pouches, syringe, hose, and carrying pouch.
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BACKPACKER: Mikataba 7 Bora ya Gear kwa Hikers katika Uuzaji wa Siku ya Kazi ya REI
The 7 Best Gear Deals for Hikers at REI's Labor Day Sale
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Person wearing a red jacket and headlamp collecting water from a stream at night in the mountains.
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Backpacker: Jinsi ya kusafisha maji kwenye njia
Jinsi ya kusafisha maji kwenye njia
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Wooden pathway winding through dense green forest with large tree and misty background.
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Backpacker: Empty Pack yako: Mpiganaji wa Weekend katika Nchi ya Kuzaa PNW
Empty Your Pack: A Weekend Warrior in PNW Bear Country
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Gray backpack, black mummy sleeping bag, and black Sawyer water filter with blue label on white background.
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Backpacker: Jenga usanidi wa backpacking ya ultralight kwa chini ya $ 550
Build an Ultralight Backpacking Setup for Under $550
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