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Silky saws are an amazingly versatile tool for a backpacker or camper to carry in woodland terrain, both for trail maintenance and for cutting firewood. After experimenting this winter with the smaller Silk GOMBOY, which is quite lightweight and suitable for backpacking, I acquired the larger Silky BIGBOY folding saw for cutting up larger blowdowns on trail maintenance patrols. A full …

Backpacking rain pants are designed to keep you warm when you’re hiking in rain, snow, or a cold breeze. They do this by trapping your body heat and preventing cold precipitation, rain, or wind from stripping it away. While it’d be great if they also kept you dry in the rain, your pants, base layer or legs will inevitably get …

The Sierra Designs High Side Tent is a single-person, double-wall tent that’s a big step up in comfort from a bivy sack. In addition to its low weight, one of the biggest strengths of this tent is its flexibility. The inner tent can be used as a standalone insect shelter in dry weather while the rain fly can be configured …

Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell is a moderately priced, 2.5-layer waterproof/breathable rain jacket that’s lightweight enough for year-round use and for multiple sports from skiing and climbing to hiking and backpacking. It has most of the functionality that hikers and backpackers want, including an adjustable hood with a front brim, pit zips, zippered handwarmer pockets, and rip-and-stick velcro-style cuffs.  …