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Various water filters and a syringe laid out on green moss and foliage in a forest setting.
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Backpacker: Make Your Water Filter Last Forever
Extend the life of this crucial piece of gear with these tips for care and cleaning.
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June 27, 2026
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Backpacker hiking on a trail through alpine shrubs with rocky mountains and a lake in the background.
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Backpacker: 8 Items Thru-Hikers Are Ditching Mid-Trek These
These 8 pieces of backpacking gear were deemed unnecessary by long-distance hikers.
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May 5, 2026
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Close-up of a 3D printer nozzle creating an orange circular object.
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Backpacker: The 3D-Printed Backpacking Gadgets We Didn't Know We Needed
Ultralight, homemade, and customizable—these gizmos solve all kinds of backpacking problems.
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October 20, 2025
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