How to Plan Food for a Week
Avoid these common mistakes, and you'll impress your friends with plenty of tasty, easy-prep meals.
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How to Choose Climbing Shoes
Understand the three main performance categories.
10 Ways to Use Duct Tape
Never hit the trail without this sticky wonder.
10 Ways to Use Seam Grip
Use this versatile goo for fixes, upgrades, and more.
10 Ways to Use a Condom in the Backcountry
Throw a couple in your survival kit. Here's why.
10 Ways to Use a Bandanna
It's the most versatile piece of fabric you own. Here's why.
How to Plan a Weekend Menu
Learn how to pack, plan, and feed your crew for a weekend with this handy guide.
How to Measure Your Torso
Learn this easy measurement and get the right size pack.
How to Tie a Bowline Knot
Learn this useful knot in a few easy steps.
How to Pack for a Weekend
Upgrade your trips with these key luxuries for short trips.
How to Tie a Clove Hitch Knot
Learn this useful knot in a few easy steps.
How to Adjust a Pack
Improve comfort and stability.
How to Pack for a Weeklong Trip
Save weight by leaving these key items behind on long journeys.
How to Make a First-Aid Kit
Treat wounds, sprains, and more with this lightweight, DIY kit.
How to Pack For a Dayhike
The 11 things you should have with you on any hike
How to Get Boots that Fit
Improve all-day comfort and prevent blisters with these key tips.
How to Make a Survival Kit
Be prepared for backcountry accidents with this lightweight, DIY kit.
Down vs. Synthetic Insulation
What fill is right for you? Here's how to choose.
How to Load a Pack
Stay comfortable on the trail with the ABCDs of packing.
How to Choose the Right Sleeping Bag
Ask yourself these questions before buying a new bag.
Pack Fitting 101: Size and Buy the Perfect Backpack
Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter drops some knowledge on how to find, fit, and buy your perfect backpack.
Wash Your Sleeping Bag Correctly
It's not as easy as it sounds. Jon Dorn shows you how to wash your sleeping bag correctly to make it last as long as possible.
Clean Your Hydration Unit
Jon Dorn shows you how to clean and store your hydration unit after a long day on the trail.