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A reference companion to the museum — hiking and backpacking, gear and equipment, survival and safety, and outdoor activities. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

Hiking & Backpacking

Hitting the trail — hiking and thru-hiking, ultralight backpacking, navigation and topographic maps, and Leave No Trace.

13 entries

Gear & Equipment

What to carry — backpacks and tents, sleeping bags and boots, stoves and water filters, layers and headlamps.

13 entries

Survival & Safety

Staying safe out there — wilderness first aid, water purification and fire, shelter and navigation, and cold- and heat-related risks.

12 entries

Outdoor Activities

Beyond the trail — mountaineering and climbing, camping and fishing, paddling and trail running, and bushcraft.

14 entries