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Backpacking Gear List: Beginner, Intermediate & Ultralight

Backpacking Gear List: Beginner, Intermediate & Ultralight

While backpacking, most of your pack weight comes from your four largest pieces of gear: your backpack, tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. We recommend our top picks for each of these items here, as well as the perfect hiking shoe, water filter, and stove system for your skill level.
Watching the Sunrise From America's Highest Peak

Watching the Sunrise From America's Highest Peak

At 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States. Watching the sunrise from the peak was worth the 2 AM wake-up call.