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Recycle, Donate, Repair: Your Hiking Gear Lifecycle Guide
Alfredo Ramses
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September 15, 2025
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Sustainable Hiking
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Sustainable Hiking
Making your gear last and disposing of it well: repairing before replacing, donating what still works, and understanding the full lifecycle of the kit you buy.
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