16 Hikers Share Favorite Gear after 500 Miles

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This Backpack Made Every Mile Miserable

Biggest regret: my Gregory Baltoro 70 turned every mile into misery. Related video: 5 backpacking items I regret buying – full list + what I replaced them with. Gregory Baltoro 70L, over 5 lbs, always pushed me to overpack. Sierra weekend, 2–3 nightsβ€”way more pack than I ever needed. Ever regret going bigger on a…

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