Ask Kristin

After more than two decades as a professional gear tester for BACKPACKER Magazine, Kristin Hostetter has pretty well seen it all when it comes to the outdoors.  Here, she answers more than 150 questions from readers and dishes out essential advice on everything from sleeping warmer to tent repairs to DIY projects that will save you money.  Besides bear spray and a comfy baselayer, this book just might be a backpacker's new best friend.