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10 Accessories Under $100 to Winterize your Backpacking Setup
Making the jump from three-season to year-round backpacking may not be as daunting as it seems. With the addition of a few simple winter hiking
Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim: Backpacking Guide to the Best of the Grand Canyon
In 2018, the Grand Canyon slapped me upside the head. I was attempting a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hike in two days, in freezing weather, without a sleeping
Gossamer Gear The Two Ultralight Tent Review
I will probably be forever lamenting the fact that I carried a five-pound tent on the JMT. Though I didn't have much money to spend before the trip,
Outdoor Research Trail Mix Cowl Pullover Review
I'm about to experience my first "real" winter. As a California transplant now happily living in Salt Lake City, I'm counting on fleece to get me
Greenbelly Meals Ultimate Nutrition Bars Review
My old backcountry morning routine: roll out of my tent, choke down a chalky protein bar, throw my pack together and shuffle onto the trail. Or,
The Uncomfortable Truth About Thru-Hiking and Weight Loss
"You're so skinny. Did you even bring food with you?" "I can feel your bones when I hug you—let's get you some pasta!" "Man, I should consider
Smokies Hikes for Healing: Conversations on Racial Justice
Hiking has a powerful way of shattering our guards and inviting our most authentic selves into the world. The trail breaks down barriers in a way
Best of Southern California Backpacking and Day Hiking
I've lived in Southern California for five years and still feel like I'm scratching the surface of available adventure around me. The beaches are
The USPS is Under Attack and Thru-Hikers Need to Care
Unless you've been living in the woods without cell service for the last month (jealous), you've heard something about the USPS. Amid a worldwide
Gear Review: Enlightened Equipment Rev-HOLE-ation Quilt
If only I could travel back in time and smack myself upside the head for ever thinking I "sleep too cold" for a quilt. Because now that I've gotten