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Exercise bands, massage balls, water bottle: tools for fixing knee pain while hiking

Knee Pain While Hiking: Quick Fixes for Relief on the Trail

Knee pain while hiking is a huge bummer. Try these tips to reset your biomechanics and find relief next time things start to go downhill.

Clothing For Lightweight Backpacking: A Minimalist Full-Comfort Packing List

Choosing your hiking clothes wisely can shave pounds off your pack weight. Here’s an overview of what to wear backpacking when you’re trying to keep your backpack light.

Two pairs of hikers' feet in Altra Lone Peaks and Dirty Girl gaiters

Trail Running Shoes For Hiking: Tips & Top Picks

Tired of big heavy boots? Here’s how to decide if hiking in trail running shoes is right for you, plus how to transition safely and which shoe models to consider.

How to Fix Cold Hands While Backpacking and Camping

Are cold numb fingers cooling your enthusiasm in the backcountry? Try these tested tips from a backpacker with chronically frigid digits.

Hiker wears lightweight backpack on Colorado Trail

Lightweight Backpacking: Easy Tips to Lighten Your Pack (and a few hard ones too)

Say goodbye to sore shoulders and cranky knees. These lightweight backpacking tips will cut pounds from your pack weight so you can hike farther, faster, or just more comfortably.

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