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How to Waterproof your Backpacking Tent

Backpacking King — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:45:46 +0000

If you have ever experienced a rainstorm in a tent you know how dependent you are on that layer of tent fabric to keep the elements out. Seam sealing and waterproofing your tent is a cheap and simple way to ensure that your tent won’t leak the next time it rains, and can even extend the life of well used and beloved tents. There are a few different ways to protect yourself, your gear and your…

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Go Gas-less, Best Wood Burning Backpacking Stoves of 2019

Backpacking King — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 22:32:33 +0000

If you haven’t ever tried a wood burning stove before you may be a bit skeptical about leaving the gas at home. We were too the first time we set out on the trail without the comfort of a gas burning stove to heat our meals at night. But after trying several different wood burning stoves and actually using them to cook meals on a backpacking trip, we are convinced that they are they way to go…

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Must See Locations on the PCT in Washington

Backpacking King — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:11:45 +0000

The Pacific Crest Trail has an amazing array of beautiful views and landscapes sprinkled generously throughout its 2,650 miles. And unfortunately for most of us we are hard pressed to find the 4 – 6 months necessary to see it all, or even the month or so needed to see all of one state. Thankfully though, for those of us who can’t, or won’t, commit ourselves to a 6 month thru hike of the PCT…

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Best Trekking Poles of 2019

Backpacking King — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:14:34 +0000

Trekking Poles come in all shapes and sizes… well, not really. But from antishock systems, to lock and grip types Trekking Poles do have distinguishing characteristics that make them better or worse for backpacking, camping and hiking. Today we present to you our list of the best Trekking Poles of 2019. If you are curious what advantages trekking poles give you while hiking check out our…

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5 Ways Trekking Poles Will Improve Your Hiking Experience

Backpacking King — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:47:24 +0000

While I mean no offence to the wiser and more experienced generation of backpackers, too often younger backpackers are afraid to use trekking poles simply because the mere act of holding them makes you feel like you’ve aged 30 years. And frankly this stigma simply should not exist. Trekking poles are a great addition to any backpacking setup for hikers and backpackers of all ages.

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Top 6 Most Innovative Backpacking Products of 2019

Backpacking King — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:15:22 +0000

Sometimes it feels like things never change, and while we agree that you shouldn’t fix what isn’t broken, we also think that everything has room for improvement, even something as simple as a spoon. We at Backpacking King wanted to find out what the most innovative backpacking products on the market are right now, and to that end we scoured the internet to bring you our list of the 5 most…

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Top 4 Light Weight Backpacking Tents of 2019 Under 3lbs

Backpacking King — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 23:00:53 +0000

The backpacking tent is arguably the most important element of your backpacking setup. It has a huge job, keeping you and your gear dry and safe from the elements. In part because of this, backpacking tents often take up large amounts of space and weight in your pack. Today we want to help you narrow down the enormous list of backpacking tents available by taking a look at a few of the best…

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