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How To Stretch Your Sleeping Bag’s Temperature Rating
Just because it's a little colder than usual doesn't necessarily mean that you want to run out and buy a new sleeping bag.
What’s the Best Way to Protect My Food From Small Critters on the Trail?
Bears get all the attention, but it's actually rodents that do most of the damage to backpackers' gear on the trail. Here's how to keep them at bay.