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The Med Spec ASO Ankle Brace is compatible with low hiking shoes and trail runners, so you can get back on the trail more quickly after a sprained ankle. While it is not as supportive as high-collared hiking boots (like the Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX), it does prevent ankle rolls, so you don’t re-injure the ankle. If you’re recovering …

The 3F UL Lanshan 1 Pro Tent is an ultralight single-wall trekking-pole tent with a side door and vestibule that can be rolled back in good weather for ventilation and views. The interior has a fully integrated bathtub floor, so you can pitch the tent in the pouring rain and still keep the interior dry. The tent is made with …

A Presidential Traverse is one of the most famous and strenuous hikes in the White Mountains. This 2-3 day route is 25 miles in length with a cumulative elevation gain of 9,000 feet. It climbs eight 4000-footers with 14 miles of above-treeline hiking. Madison Adams Jefferson Washington Monroe Eisenhower Pierce Jackson While many people attempt to hike this route in …

The Sea to Summit Cinder Down Quilt is a summer-weight ultralight quilt rated to 50 degrees Fahrenheit that weighs just over a pound. It’s made with water-resistant 750+ fill RDS certified down, has sewn-through baffles, and can open up completely flat into a unique oval shape that is widest in the middle to prevent drafts. The Cinder is specifically designed …