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Fix It: Easy Backpacking Gear Repairs

Master these easy repairs to save on shop costs and replacement gear.

Extend the life of your pack, sleeping bag, and tent with these tips.

Stay warm and fight the rain with three simple projects using this waterproof/breathable material.

Use extreme-distance hiker Andrew Skurka's plan to construct an ultralight, ultracheap cooking system.

Whether you're buying maps or park passes, there are easy ways to save a few bucks.

Save and make money with these tips from experts at the country's best secondhand gear shops.

Don't (always) shell out for specialty gear.

What to choose when buying water bottles, batteries, water treatments, and midlayers.

By shopping strategically, planning smart, and maintaining your gear, and making easy repairs you can save big. These 75 tip are here to help.

From a bomber ultralight tent to the best GPS watch we've seen, here are the 15 products that passed the ultimate field test.

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