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You can buy two types of rain jackets for hiking and backpacking: waterproof/breathable rain jackets and waterproof but non-breathable ones. While waterproof/breathable rain jackets will repel rain, you’re still likely to get wet inside from perspiration buildup because the breathable membrane can’t transport water vapor fast enough to keep up. The water vapor transmission rate is further impeded by the …

One person, solo backpacking tents are ideal if you’re thru-hiking, fast-packing, or backpacking big miles and want to trim your gear weight as low as possible. More livable than bivy sacks, one-person tents are designed for sleeping and bad weather protection. While some solo tents are more plush and spacious than others, you almost always have to choose between competing …

The Sea to Summit Ascent 30 is a lightweight down sleeping bag with impressive quilt-like venting features. Given its temperature rating, it is suitable for much warmer temperatures than you’d expect. It has thermally efficient box baffling and packs up surprisingly small. Its relaxed, spacious fit belies the fact that it’s a mummy sleeping bag. Gender: Men’s (Women’s model available) …

Permethrin is an insect repellant and insecticide that bonds to fabric and can be used on your clothes, tent, or hammock to prevent Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted fever, or the Zika Virus by killing ticks, mosquitos, and insects that land on your stuff. The liquid Permethrin application techniques discussed below are only for treating clothing or outdoor gear and are not …