When an important piece of gear breaks, it never seems to happen on a short trip. From separated pack zippers to torn midlayers to dodgy waterproofing on tents, my equipment always chooses the most ...
Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or hundreds) of miles. No matter how careful you are, materials tear and components wear out, and ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or ...