Gear
Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear 2.5 Liter Fanny Pack Review
Fanny packs have been making quite the comeback lately. Like many other hikers, I've made the switch from using hipbelt pockets to wearing a fanny pack for keeping snacks and...
Altra Mont Blanc BOA Trail Runner Review
After years of stack height fattening across the running shoe industry, the long trails of America are awash with towering stilts of neon EVA. They bounce their wearers over mountains,...
Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 280 Review
This year, trail running company Inov-8 has looked to diversify its footwear technology with a renewed focus on durability and ride longevity. The outcome is the Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G...
Chicken Tramper UL Gear Water Bottle Sleeve Review
What is a water bottle sleeve, and should it be on your "must-pack" list for your next thru-hike? The convenient and hassle-free Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Water Bottle Sleeve might...
Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket Review
This summer, I walked the Wind River High Route with The Trek editor, Kelly Floro, and another gal friend. On cold mornings, as we popped out of damp tents at...
The Best Cyber Week Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
Black Friday’s extended encore, Cyber Week, is in full force. If you’re looking to upgrade your backpacking kit for the 2023 season, now's the time to do it. Many of...
12 of the Best Backpacking Gear Deals from the REI Cyber Week Sale
This sponsored post is brought to you by REI. Head to REI.com to shop the Cyber Week Sale, which runs from 11/26 to 12/5 this year. Who says backpacking gear...
Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear 1L Fanny Pack Review
I used to be one of those snobby backpackers who swore up and down I'd never use a fanny pack. I have enough side pockets on my hip belt, I...
24 of the Best Black Friday Deals for Hikers and Backpackers
It's Black Friday, which means it's time to add that piece of gear you've been eyeing to your shopping cart. We searched the web to help you find some of...
Nemo Disco 30 Degree Sleeping Bag Review
Until this year, I hadn't slept in anything other than a Feathered Friends or Western Mountaineering bag since about 2014. I know those bags. I trust those bags. Why mess...