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Better shelter, sleep, food, and organization for camps that are comfortable without becoming heavy.

SHELTER

How to Choose a Backcountry Shelter

Freestanding, trekking-pole, floorless, and hot-tent tradeoffs.

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SLEEP

Build a Sleep System for Cold Mountain Nights

Match pad insulation, bag rating, and clothing to the actual conditions.

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FOOD

Camp Food That Is Easy, High-Calorie, and Worth Eating

A simple approach to meals when weight and appetite both matter.

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Camp Should Help the Hunt.

Camp System

Camp Should Help the Hunt.

Sleep, shelter, food, water, and organization all have one job: keep you recovered enough to hunt or fish hard the next day.

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