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Finding out your torso length is half the battle. Backpacker’s Gear editor Kristin Hostetter explains all the strategies to you need to find a good-fitting backpack–from how to simulate a fully-loaded pack, to what to look for in hip belts and shoulder straps. Learn how to find your perfect pack at Gear School – straight from the pages...

ISBN13: 9780070344365 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product Description” . . . a book that will appeal to everyone who has ever choked down the pre-packaged, bargain-basement camp food (or gone bankrupt buying the good stuff). ” –Canoe & Kayak . . . if you’re on the lookout for a way to...

this year will be my senior year of high school and i want to celebrate my graduation by backpacking across europe for the entire summer next year. a trip like this obviously takes major planning (and cash) and i’m just looking for a good place to start my planning. my head is already spinning with possibilities. i want to see as much as possible but theres so...

PART 1 of 8: A detailed review and philosophy about one of my backpacking systems. This system sides with the firepower side of my “Mobility vs Firepower” thesis ie that which will provide high capabilities for the given weight and bulk. The gear shown and discussed is designed...

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