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Questions related to backpacking equipment, routes, safety concerns, or issues related to traveling on foot while carrying all of one's equipment (such as accessibility of certain regions to foot travelers, weather affecting backpackers, etc.).

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What are the pros and cons of a digital altimeter over an analog altimeter for backpacking?

One 'pro' of certain digital altimeters: Even without GPS they can do a surprisingly good job of distinguishing between changes of elevation and changes of 'atmospheric pressure'. This means that you …
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What is the best way to cross streams while backpacking?

Never tried them but I've heard Crocs often mentioned as a good and reasonably lightweight solution.
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