Mt Carrigain (4700′) is a beautiful mountain on the southeast edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness that boasts a viewing tower and a magnificent open ridge walk below the summit. It’s normally a 10 mile out and back hike with a whopping 3400′ of elevation gain in three-season weather. But once the forest service road to the trailhead closes in winter …
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The LifeStraw Mission is a gravity water purifier designed to filter and purify a large quantity of untreated water from natural water sources for base camping. Gravity-fed water filters and purifiers are more practical for processing large quantities of water than other backcountry water treatment systems such as boiling, pump-based system, ultra-violet light, or chemicals because gravity does the work for …
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The REI Trail Hut 2 is a two-person tent double-wall tent with two doors and two vestibules. It’s exceptionally easy to set up with a freestanding dome structure and includes a ground cloth to protect the floor from abrasion. Priced at $199, it’s a great tent for car camping or short backpacking trips where you want a tent that’s a …
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Cascade Mountain Tech’s Cork Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles are three-section, carbon fiber trekking poles that weigh just 15.4 ounces per pair. Priced at less than half of what Black Diamond or Leki carbon fiber poles cost, they’re an exceptional value if you’re looking for a lever-lock (also called quick-lock or flick-lock) style trekking pole for hiking and backpacking. These are fully featured, durable, …
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