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If you spend enough time out on the trail—or even just browsing hiking forums—you’ll quickly realize one of the most debated topics among backpackers...

How to Choose the Right Backpack for Backpacking

How To Articles Nasir - May 25, 2025 0

A good pack fits right, distributes weight well, and keeps your essentials accessible and protected. After more than 15 years of carrying packs in...

How to Choose a Daypack for Hiking

How To Articles Nasir - May 23, 2025 0

Let’s get this out of the way: picking a daypack should be simple. You’d think it’s just a smaller backpack, right? Toss in your...

Hiking for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide [With Pics]

How To Articles Nasir - May 21, 2025 0

When I first started hiking, I wasn’t looking for a life-changing hobby—I just needed to get outside, move a little, and clear my head....

How to Use Trekking Poles (Field-Tested Methods)

How To Articles Nasir - May 10, 2025 0

I’ve used trekking poles through just about every type of terrain you can think of—alpine ridgelines, muddy jungle trails, desert, and the kind of...

How to Break in Hiking Boots (Quickly and Safely)

How To Articles Nasir - May 9, 2025 0

My journey into breaking in hiking boots started long before I knew it had a name. Through my countless trail miles, early blisters, and...

How to Store a Sleeping Bag: Expert Tips for Longevity

How To Articles Nasir - May 7, 2025 0

Don't ruin your expensive sleeping bag like I did in the beginning, due to lack of knowledge and experience. I packed it inside the...

How to Prevent Chafing While Hiking: Proven Strategies

How To Articles Nasir - May 3, 2025 0

As a long-term hiker, I’ve faced chafing on my expeditions. Even experienced hikers ask themselves questions like how do I stop my inner thigh...

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