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	What to Pack Here's what to take for hiking in three seasons.

	The Ten Essentials Absolute must-haves.

	Gear for Newbies Pointers on getting started with your gear.

	Packing Your Backpack The right answer? How about "It depends."

	Backcountry Repairs What to do when things break. And they do break.

	Hiking Sticks They're more useful than you might think when you're toiling on the trail.

	Packing for Back Problems How to pack lighter on a European trip for someone with back problems.

	Tips from the Pro Advice on simplifying the culinary side of camping out.

	The Light Stuff Sure they’re light, but do GoLite Products work?

	Summer Gear Checklist What to carry when the weather's warm.

	Seasoned Hiker Secrets Insiders tips on cheap and useful gear.

	Using Hiking Sticks Are they useful for hikers with sore knees?

	Lightweight Hiking: Shedding Weight Lose unnecessary pounds from your pack.

	Lightweight Hiking: Homemade Gear Hikers who created their own lightweight gear.


	What Is Technical Gear? Behind the hype.

	Ultralight Hiking Pros and cons.

	Lighten Your Load Shed weight and feel great.

	Choosing the Right Pack A thru-hiker's perspective.

	Degrees of Comfort Sleeping bag temperature ratings demystified.

	Hiking Boot Resources GORP's guide to the most important item in your gear arsenal.

	Buying Technical Outerwear Understanding the new fabrics and new constructions for hiking outerwear.

	Buying Backpacks A no-nonsense guide for comparing and purchasing a pack.

	Tents 101 How to use and care for your hiking home.

	GORP Hiking Gear Essential info, advice, and more before you make the big purchase.

	GORP Gear Get the lowdown on gear from GORP Gear Expert Annie Getchell.

	Sleeping Bag Fill What kind of fill is effective for all seasons?

	Lightweight Hiking Goes High-Tech Take advantage of new technology to lighten up.