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Hiking hydration: what to carry, what to skip

How much water to carry hiking, plus clear advice on bottles, bladders, filters, tablets, UV, electrolytes, winter, and flights.

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Stay Warmer Longer with BARE’s Nixie Ultra Wetsuit

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