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After hiking hundreds of miles in New Mexico, Arizona, and California, I have a good understanding of how to take care of feet in desert conditions. My main goal is to keep my feet dry, cool, and debris free. I accomplish this with a good pair of trail runners, gaiters, lightweight socks, and regular foot care. Trail Runners I wear …

The Zpacks Offset Duo Tent is a two-person, ultralight backpacking tent made with Dyneema DCF. Weighing in at 19.7 oz, it is a single-wall trekking pole tent with translucent sides that can limit your internal privacy if such things matter to you (as they often do with couples backpacking.) This tent’s design is based on the iconic Zpacks Duplex Tent …

Permethrin Insect Repellent is a pesticide that you spray on clothes to kill black flies, ticks, and mosquitoes. If used properly, it has no harmful side effects on humans. It is the active ingredient in the Insect Repellent Clothing sold by Outdoor Research Ex Officio, Sea-to-Summit, Royal Robbins, Craghoppers, and others. It kills bugs when they land on your clothing. The …

Hiking, backpacking, and water bottles go hand in hand because hydration is so important for your comfort, safety, and performance in the backcountry. While you’d think choosing a water bottle for hiking or backpacking would be a simple affair, it’s anything but because there are so many options available and different styles of walking and hiking, from everyday use and …