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If a rain fly has a few areas of mildew will it still work to repel rain, or do I need to get a new fly?

For a summer trek at Philmont, which is better, a wool sweater or a fleece garment?

I accidentally left my down sleeping bag in a stuff sack for two years! Is it ruined?

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Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

When life hands you a lemon, make lemon bars, then go hiking.

How many quarts of water per person per day should you carry when packing in the desert Southwest in the middle of May?

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Ultralight, simple design for light-and-fast hiking

Stop trailhead snafus with this pretrip checklist.

Is it true that placing a rope around your sleeping bag will discourage snakes from crossing it?

If it bleats, chirps, or roars, our readers have captured it.

Take your rappel slings with you after learning this simple method.

Leaving rappel slings behind gets unsightly - and costly - but this simple technique lets you take it all with you. (Caution: Carry extra slings and quick-links in case you snag irretrievably.)

If it bleats, chirps, or roars, our readers have captured it.

If you purchased the DeLorme Earthmate PN60w and Spot Satellite Communicator combo (reviewed in April 2011), read this release to see if you need a replacement.

Say hello to my second-most guiltiest pleasure in the backcountry.

BACKPACKER's camping experts are coming soon to an outdoor shop near you. Learn what you can expect from this dynamic couple and their Get Out More clinics.

Learn to make a handy survival bracelet with this step-by-step slideshow.

Think you're a tough guy (or gal)? Take our five-week challenge and enter our video contest for a chance to prove it.

JanSport announces $10,000 prize for easy outdoor video

Dorn wakes up from GU-induced psychedelic coma

Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our new weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our 'Ask A Bear' column.

Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our new weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Usually, our bear answers burning ursine questions, but this week he's dropping off a holiday gift.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in out weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

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Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Suffers glycemic shock from new GU product

Maps are invaluable for navigating unfamiliar terrain, but without this basic step, you might just be spinning in your tracks.

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Make your favorite breakfast staple either overnight or day-of with these cold-soak recipes.

What can I do to prevent getting numb hands and arms when I'm sleeping in the backcountry?

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

You choose! Look through the slideshow and at the end cast your vote to help decide which one will be the winner for BACKPACKER's September 2011 issue.

You'll be the life of the campfire with a few tips from the pros.