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Sock liners prevent blisters in two ways: they wick foot perspiration away from your feet which can lead to increased friction and they help prevent ill-fitting boots from rubbing your skin and causing a hotspot. Sock liners are a common blister prevention technique among people who wear hiking boots and over-the-ankle mid boots. These trap heat and perspiration particularly if …

I had a reader contact me recently looking for a good winter soft shell jacket that is windproof and waterproof with pit zips, hood and ample pockets. I know the guy fairly well and it soon became clear that he was confused about the differences between hard shell and softshell jackets, and between water-resistant softshell jackets and waterproof ones. Hard …

There are basically 3 ways to protect your food from bears and other animals in the backcountry: bear bags, bear canisters, and Ursacks. They all have their advantages and disadvantages, so let’s review each. Bear Canisters A bear canister is a rigid, usually plastic barrel, that puts an impenetrable barrier between your food and the bear, or other critters like …

A waterproof backpack is a luxury that many backpackers lust for, but what does it really buy you? Most of the people that own waterproof backpacks still line the inside of their pack with a garbage bag or pack their gear in waterproof stuff sacks. What is a waterproof backpack anyway? When you or I use the word waterproof, we …