Backpacking: Our Ultimate Prep-for-the-Season Guide
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Ready to hit the trail? You might be eager to get out and into the hinterlands, but is your gear all set? If it’s been a while since your backpacking equipment has seen light beyond the gear closet, it might be wise to inspect it and ensure that it’s ready to support you in the back of beyond—before you head out.
Here’s a list of resources that can help. These articles cover everything from performing annual maintenance checks to tips for keeping your gear running smoothly in the field, and even how to choose the right gear for a particular trip. If you haven’t been out already, we hope your first backpacking trip is right around the corner!
Tents:
Tent Care & Repair: The Best Ways to Patch, Protect & Restore Keeping Your Tent Clean & Dry Between Trips How to Wash a Tent Five Tips for Longer Tent Life Choosing the Right Tent Stake How to Set Up Your Tent in the Wind
Stoves:
Maintaining MSR Stoves and Fuel Pumps Choosing the Right Fuel for Your Liquid Fuel Stove Stoves 101: How Much Fuel Should I Carry? How to Get the Most Out of Your Fuel Canisters Finding Stove Fuel in a Foreign Country Flying with a Camping Stove Measuring Your Canister Fuel Levels in the Field How to Recycle MSR IsoPro™ Fuel Canisters
Water Treatment:
How to Avoid Cross-Contamination Water 101: Decoding Water Filter Testing Claims Demystifying Backflushing: Water Treatment 101 Guardian Gravity Purifier Guide - For Safe Water Anywhere Water Treatment 101: When & Why Should I Treat Backcountry Water When is Backcountry Water Considered Safe to Drink? Our Complete Guide to Water Treatment
