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Carolina Villafuerte has been backpacking while providing online therapy. It's only been a year, but being a digital nomad is getting tiring.
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Trekking poles, or even a large stick, would have made the roughly 12-mile hike through Argentina far easier.
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When you're hiking on the trail, working under the sink, or performing any task in darkness, a headlamp is essential. Here are our favorites.
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A reliable backpacking stove expands your food options in the backcountry and is portable enough for the long haul. Here are our favorites.
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A comfortable and well-fitting backpack is crucial to a happy multi-day trip. Here are the 8 best backpacks designed for women, tested by women.
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A backpacking tent should be lightweight and easy to pack yet still highly reliable when you need it. Here are our favorites.
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Camping is a far more enjoyable experience when you have the right equipment to pack along. Here are our favorite sleeping bags we never camp without.