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Zoe Gates is a senior editor at Backpacker where she specializes in skills and survival stories. An avid hiker, skier, and mountain biker, Zoe has recreated across the U.S. and beyond. Her favorite trail snack is gummy worms.

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Backpacker: The 3D-Printed Backpacking Gadgets We Didn't Know We Needed

Ultralight, homemade, and customizable—these gizmos solve all kinds of backpacking problems.

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October 20, 2025

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Backpacker: The 3D-Printed Backpacking Gadgets We Didn't Know We Needed

Ultralight, homemade, and customizable—these gizmos solve all kinds of backpacking problems.

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