Leg and Feet Pain Help
I've been backpacking for ten years and have never had any pain in my legs, but recently I've been getting a severe pain down the front of my legs and swelling in my feet. What could I be experiencing?
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Video Tutorials: Gear Shopping Secrets
Want a personal shopping assistant? Gear editor Kristin Hostetter has you covered. In these video guides, she'll show you how to pick the backpack and sleeping bag that's right for you.
Life Link Mountain Lily
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Solo
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Black Diamond Trail Shock
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Black Diamond Trail
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Black Diamond Trail Back
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Black Diamond Syncline
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Carbon Airshock Women
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Carbon Airshock Men
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell CARBON DUOLOCK MEN
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Carbon Duolock Women
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Contour Titanal
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Compact Titanal Women
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Contour Titanal Antishock Light
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Contour Titanal Antishock Light Women
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Life Link Guide
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Life Link Trillium
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Life Link Teton
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Life Link Triple Direct
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Life Link Rainier
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Life Link Explorer
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Gossamer Gear NightLight 3/4
You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.
Gossamer Gear NightLight Torso
You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.
Gossamer Gear ThinLight 3/8
You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.
Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8
You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.
Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/4
You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Lite-Core 1.0 Short
You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Lite-Core 1.5 Short
You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Lite-Core 1.5 Regular
You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Lite-Core 1.5 Women's
You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Trekker 1.75 Short
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Lafuma Mountain 2
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Trekker 1.75 Regular
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Lafuma Trekking 2
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Trekker 1.75 Women's
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Lafuma Camping
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Lafuma Maxi Comfort
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Trekker 1.75 Convertible
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Camp Bed 2.5 Regular
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Camp Bed 3.5 Regular
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Camp Bed 2.5 XLarge
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Camp Bed 3.5 XLarge
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Big Agnes Diversion Insulated Air Core Recycled
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Big Agnes Insulated Air Core
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Big Agnes Air Core
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Big Agnes Clearview
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Big Agnes Dual Core
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Big Agnes Two Track
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Big Agnes Himan
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Big Agnes Sleeping Giant Memory Foam
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest Women's ProLite Plus
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest Women's ProLite
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest ToughSkin
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest Women's Trail Pro
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest Women's Trail Lite
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest Trail
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus
Carry less, sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest ToughSkin
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
MSR ProLite
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Deluxe
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest Trail
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest ToughSkin
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.
Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite
An extra wide and extra long sleeping pad with three inches of cushion.