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The MSR Thru-Link Inline Water Filter is a 0.2-micron hollow-fiber water filter designed for use with a hydration system. It connects inline between the reservoir and the hose, allowing you to fill up the hydration bladder directly at the source and drink clean water on the go. In addition to the hollow fibers, the Thru-Link uses activated carbon to remove …

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 Daypack is a downsized frameless version of the company’s multi-day Dyneema DCF roll-top backpacks. It has some external storage including a front stretch mesh pocket and two side water bottle pockets, but they’re on the small side making it difficult to keep frequently used items easily accessible or secure without opening the roll top. …

The Featherstone Backbone 2P Trekking Pole Tent is an affordable ultralight single-wall tent for two people that requires two trekking poles to set up. Weighing 2 lbs 11.5 oz, it’s relatively inexpensive, but has many features found on much more expensive ultralight tents including peak vents, corner struts, line loc tensioners, TPU waterproof door zippers, and dual vestibule hooks. It’s …

The White Mountain National Forest is located about 2 and 1/2 hours north of Boston, 6 hours north of New York City, and about 2 hours from Portland, Maine. It’s visited by over 6 million people per year, and provides numerous recreational opportunities including hiking, backpacking, camping, climbing, skiing, ice climbing, mountaineering, snowmobiling, mountain biking, cycling, kayaking, and fishing. Nearly …