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BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES

REFLECTIONS ON BACKCOUNTRY SKIING FROM CODY TOWNSEND AND IAN PROVO

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And Now For a Look at the Weather. Introducing Meteorologist and Photographer, Michael DeYoung
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And Now For a Look at the Weather. Introducing Meteorologist and Photographer, Michael DeYoung

Words & photos by Michael DeYoung I’m Michael DeYoung, and I am a former Air Force meteorologist. For the past 30 years, I have been a travel and adventure photographer with a commercial career...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 13: TREKKING POLES
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 13: TREKKING POLES

QUADRUPEDALISM – IS GOING BACKWARDS GOING FORWARDS? One of the easiest ways to reveal where your pack and accessory weight is vs. your center of gravity is by hiking without trekking poles. On un...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 12: MULTI-TOOLS
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Best Multitool for Backpacking

IF I HAD A HAMMER Like headlamps, you’ll never know how perfect a small multi-tool would be for the conundrum at hand until you don’t have it. There are too many variations on the multi-tool to c...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 11: HEADLAMPS
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 11: HEADLAMPS

CONSIDERATIONS IN THE LIGHT OF DARKNESS If you’re staying out past dark, or even if you didn’t plan on staying out, having a good headlamp in your kit can be the difference between safety and you...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 10: APPAREL
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 10: APPAREL

ANTS IN YOUR PANTS TO GET OUTSIDE (WITHOUT ACTUAL ANTS). The right clothing setup can make or break your pursuits – simple as that. The wrong ensemble can absorb sweat and water, restrict movement,...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 09: WATER TREATMENT
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 09: WATER TREATMENT

MOUTH WATERING HYDRATION TIPS. Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink? Not likely. There are myriad ways to ensure that if there’s some of that precious liquid around, you’ll be able to...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 08: HYDRATION VESSELS
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 08: HYDRATION VESSELS

LETTING THE GENIE OUT OF YOUR HYDRATION VESSEL. Consider that a liter of water weighs close to two lb. What you carry that essential liquid in shouldn’t add to that already substantial weight. Ther...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 07: KITCHEN COOKWARE
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 07: KITCHEN COOKWARE

ACCESSORIES FOR THE CHIEF COOK AND BOTTLE WASHER A trusted mug, pot, or spoon can be favorite pieces of gear in a backpacker’s kit. Despite discoloration from flames, dents, dings, and permanently...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 06: STOVES
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 06: STOVES

A HIKER MARCHES ON THEIR STOMACH. Alcohol stoves, small burners screwed into fuel canisters, JetBoils, and even open fires. There are quite a few choices when it comes to heating and cooking food...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 05: SLEEPING PADS + PILLOWS
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 05: SLEEPING PADS + PILLOWS

THE ONLY THINGS BETWEEN YOU AND THE COLD, HARD GROUND  If you’re the type of person that can fall asleep anywhere, or you have a propensity to push yourself in your chosen pursuits until you can ...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 04: ULTRALIGHT SHELTERS + TENTS
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 04: ULTRALIGHT SHELTERS + TENTS

TAKE YOUR SHELTER AND GO HOME. From pyramids to tarps to as-of-yet-unnamed geographic shapes, there are plenty of options and degrees by which you can protect yourself from the elements. At their...
THE SHAKEDOWN – 03: STUFF SACKS + PODS
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THE SHAKEDOWN – 03: STUFF SACKS + PODS

KEEPING MOISTURE AT BAY WHEN YOU STRUT YOUR STUFF We talk a lot around here about efficiency, but to clarify, it’s not solely about robotic, austere speed. More than anything it’s about knowing t...

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