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The La Sportiva Jackal is a trail runner that wears more like a hiking shoe than a shoe designed for mountain running. While it has many of the properties of a trail runner, including well-draining mesh uppers, a wide toebox, and a sticky rubber sole, the Jackal offers a level of foot protection and durability that is rarely found on …

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT is an improved version of the NeoAir XTherm inflatable sleeping pad, which has long been the inflatable sleeping pad of choice for cold-weather camping and cold sleepers because of its high R-value and low weight. The new NeoAir XTherm NXT is even more comfortable, warmer, and quieter than ever, offering a full 3″ of thickness …

Backpacking wood stoves are a great weight-saving option for boiling water on backpacking trips because they eliminate the need to carry fuel and a fuel container, such as an isobutane canister or alcohol bottle. As long as you can find dry wood to burn, and it doesn’t take much, and you’re someplace that doesn’t have a fire ban, you’re good …

There are two types of tents: single-wall tents and double-wall tents. Both have their pros and cons in terms of weight, weather-resistance, and comfort. What is a Single-Wall Tent? Single-wall tents are popular with backpackers and climbers who want to carry lightweight backpacking gear that won’t slow them down on long-distance hikes and summit attempts. While many can be pitched …