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We based our 2026 list of the best backpacking packs on recommendations from Trek writers, our gear testing team, our annual Appalachian Trail thru-hiker survey, and an extensive comparison of price, weight, features, durability, and intended use

On these waters, retrieve the Jitterbug a few yards, let it sit still for a time, then repeat

Winston AIR 2 $1,095 Snagging the best-in-category award for freshwater fly rod, Winstons AIR 2 is about as all-around a performer as you could wish for

Like several of the experts we talked to, JourneyWoman editor-in-chief and frequent backpacker Carolyn Ray is a longtime fan of Ospreys backpacks for longer, more rugged trips

For targeting large striped bass, use swimbaits in the 6- to 10-inch range, rigged on a weighted jighead if the bait isnt internally weighted