Two hikers jump and slap high fives above backpacks next to trail sign
Two hikers jump and slap high fives above backpacks next to trail sign

아웃도어: 관계를 만들거나 망칠 수 있는 스루 하이킹 장비

We've been married 13 years and backpacked more than 12,000 miles together. This is what we've learned.


In the new normal of inescapable household intimacy, the pettiest irritations can quickly escalate into intolerable aggravations. For some couples, this might be the ultimate test. But if you can survive quarantine together, you can certainly survive a long-distance hike.

Having backpacked 12,000-plus cumulative miles on the Appalachian Trail together, as well as sections of the Pacific Crest Trail and New Zealand’s Te Ararora, we can say with confidence that the gear we chose for long treks saved our marriage. And after years of testing, we’ve found that certain gear picks change the way we interact with each other and make it easier to coexist on the trail.

Read the full article by Patrice and Justin La Vigne on Outside's website here.

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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

조이 게이츠
Editor at Backpacker

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In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
하이커

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For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

필립 베르너
Author and Backpacker