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SAYULlTA'S SPRING SWELLS:: 54 Swell style in Mexico's peeling blue barrels and palm-fringed palapas. Photography: Chris Rogers Text: Bobby Robertson
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PULSE THE BACK BALANCER:: 60 Breaking the bounds of pack technology. Hike further, longer, harder. Text: William Dowell
TRAIL GEAR:: 62 PACKS For anyone who thinks "a pack is a pack is pack," today's backpacks will make you think again. Text: Peter Kray
FOOTWEAR Stop worrying about food and bug repellant and hot showers. Nothing is more likely to make or break your trek than your boots. Text: Matt Irwin
TENTS From superlight tents to nylon homes that are waterproof enough to float, there is a tent tai lor-made for the trai I of your choice. Text: Rob Reed
SLEEPING BAGS From ultra-light bags to three-season bags designed like accordions, the latest in bag designs will keep you sleeping warm. Text: Rob Reed
URBAN ACCESS:: 70
HIKING TRAILS Magical trail experiences aren 't just for jet setters or people living in Boulder. Nine hikes just around the corner from downtown NYC and San Francisco. Text: David Paler + Jason Turbow
JOURNEY'S END:: The world is a trail. Go hike it. Illustration: Yuri Sh'
