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That time of the month is never fun, but it can feel extra annoying to deal with your period in the backcountry. Nine expert ladies share their best tips.

Professional adventurer Kalen Thorien explains how solo backpacking changed her life, and how it could change yours too.

Professional adventurer Kalen Thorien explains how solo backpacking changed her life, and how it could change yours too.

When you hear the call to get out and go, the Granite Gear Crown VC60 is the ultralight performance pack for you.

LEKI Micro Vario Carbon poles feature a push-button release mechanism for quick assembly and disassembly.

The ENO DoubleNest Hammock is built for two and packs down easily to go anywhere.

This trail-tested duffel offers adventurers a wide range of comfortable carrying options.

The ultimate integrated cooking + eating solution.

The ultimate integrated cooking + eating solution.

Petzl's Justin Roth talks with BACKPACKER about the design of the Tikka XP headlamp.

Buff® ambassador Joe Grant talks with BACKPACKER about UV Insect Shield technology.

Christian Thomas, a.k.a. "Buddy Backpacker" thru-hiked the AT with his family at the tender age of five, then conquered the PCT. And he's not finished yet.

Christian Thomas, a.k.a. "Buddy Backpacker" thru-hiked the AT with his family at the tender age of five, then conquered the PCT. And he's not finished yet.

Learn how to tie a girth hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a girth hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie an overhand knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie an overhand knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a square knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a square knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a backpacker hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a backpacker hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a backpacker hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a backpacker hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a taut line hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a taut line hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a taut line hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a bowline knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a bowline knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a bowline knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a bowline knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a sheet bend knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a sheet bend knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a clove hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a clove hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

This camp stove is nearly as fast and fuel-efficient as the 2007 Editors’ Choice Award-winning Reactor—but 70 percent cheaper.

This camp stove is nearly as fast and fuel-efficient as the 2007 Editors’ Choice Award-winning Reactor—but 70 percent cheaper.

The McManus family built British Columbia's Mallard Mountain Lodge from the ground up, and our editors were among the first to visit.

This stove system packs tiny and does it all: lightning-fast boils, quiet simmers, and everything in between.

This stove system packs tiny and does it all: lightning-fast boils, quiet simmers, and everything in between.

Never guess at the temperature again.

This super-plush sleeping pad comes with an insurance policy.

This super-plush sleeping pad comes with an insurance policy.

Get a feature-packed headlamp for a song.

One of the best packs gets better.

One of the best packs gets better.

Innovative construction brings down-like weight and packability to a synthetic bag.

Better pick a color you like, because you’ll never want to take this jacket off.

Ounce- and penny-counters will love this reliable cooker.

This new integrated lighting system is the best thing to happen to tents since aluminum poles.

This new integrated lighting system is the best thing to happen to tents since aluminum poles.

Ounce- and penny-counters will love this reliable cooker.

Waterproof/breathable gets a lot more breathable.

Behold the world’s most packable cook pot.

Behold the world’s most packable cook pot.

This versatile value lets you sleep comfortably from 0°F up to 40°F.

This versatile value lets you sleep comfortably from 0°F up to 40°F.

This pack raises the bar for big-load ventilation.

This pack raises the bar for big-load ventilation.

Watch our dispatch from the 2015 Editors' Choice Awards gear testing trip.

Discover the secret side of this Middle Eastern paradise on a trek to Petra and journey through Wadi Rum.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter recaps the newest baselayer trends from the show floor.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter recaps the newest baselayer trends from the show floor.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter hits the show floor to find the latest in avalanche safety technology.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter hits the show floor to find the latest in avalanche safety technology.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter recaps a busy first day at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter recaps a busy first day at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.

Assistant editor Maren Horjus rounds up the latest and greatest snow sports gear from the All-Mountain Demo Day at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015.

Assistant editor Maren Horjus rounds up the latest and greatest snow sports gear from the All-Mountain Demo Day at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015.

Repair your busted canister stove ignitor with these helpful DIY tips.

Repair your busted canister stove ignitor with these helpful DIY tips.

Save money and be prepared for anything with a DIY repair kit.

Save money and be prepared for anything with a DIY repair kit.

Keep your liquid fuel camp stove running smoothly with this step-by-step troubleshooting guide.

Keep your liquid fuel camp stove running smoothly with this step-by-step troubleshooting guide.

Check out BACKPACKER Editors's author page.

Check out BACKPACKER Editors's author page.

Keep your leather boots in top shape with an easy DIY treatment.

Keep your leather boots in top shape with an easy DIY treatment.

Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.

Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.