This hiking gear may not seem the most obvious to bring, but I have found these to be very valuable items in my hiking arsenal.
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In defense of a Nalgene: why a Nalgene can be a good hiking water bottle
Smart water bottles are great but a Nalgene is better if you can afford the weight.
How To Hike In a Heat Wave
If its the PCT or the Camino de Santiago the weather can be unpredictable. Here are tips to survive the heat wave and maximize your hiking distance.