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# SectionHiker\.com: Backpacking Gear Reviews and FAQs

> SectionHiker is the most trusted source of backpacking gear guides, hiking gear reviews, FAQs, and hiking trip reports\.

## Pages
- [10 Best Winter Hiking Traction Devices and Crampons \(2025\)](https://sectionhiker.com/sectionhiker-gear-guide/10-best-winter-traction-devices-and-crampons/)
- [10 Best Mountaineering and Winter Backpacks of 2025](https://sectionhiker.com/sectionhiker-gear-guide/10-best-winter-backpacking-packs/)
- [Osprey Backpack Reviews](https://sectionhiker.com/osprey-backpack-reviews/)
- [Event Calendar](https://sectionhiker.com/event-calendar/)
- [10 Best Thru\-Hiking Tents of 2025](https://sectionhiker.com/sectionhiker-gear-guide/10-best-thru-hiking-tents/)

## Posts
- [Trail Runners vs Hiking Shoes: Age and Experience Choice Factors](https://sectionhiker.com/trail-runners-vs-hiking-shoes-age-and-experience-choice-factors/)
- [Merrell MTL Thermo Rogue 4 Mid GTX \- 200g Insulated Hiking Boots Review](https://sectionhiker.com/merrell-mtl-thermo-rogue-4-mid-gtx-200g-insulated-hiking-boots-review/)
- [Winter Hiking FAQ: Beginner Questions Answered](https://sectionhiker.com/winter-hiking-faq-beginner-questions-answered/)
- [Zpacks Duplex Pro Tent Review](https://sectionhiker.com/zpacks-duplex-zip-tent-review/)
- [How to Sleep Under a Tarp in the Rain](https://sectionhiker.com/sleep-tarp-rain/)

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- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://sectionhiker.com/category/frequently-asked-questions/)
- [faq](https://sectionhiker.com/category/faq/)
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- [Vintage Backpacking Gear](https://sectionhiker.com/category/vintage-backpacking-gear/)
- [White Mountains](https://sectionhiker.com/category/trip-report/white-mountains-2/)

## Tags
- [winter\-hike](https://sectionhiker.com/tag/winter-hike/)
- [FAQ](https://sectionhiker.com/tag/faq/)
- [appalachian trail](https://sectionhiker.com/tag/appalachian-trail/)
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