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This Durable Gear Survived 10,000 Miles of Hiking
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (608+ words) Backpacker Magazine These Pieces of Hiking Gear Survived Over 10,000 Miles Backpacking gear is built to withstand hard use, but that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. Spend enough time on the trail, and you’ll experience gear failure in one form or another,…...