Gear
6 Cheap Household Items That Double As Ultralight Backpacking Gear
Ultralight bros will eagerly boast about their itty bitty pack and teeny tiny tent, yet you rarely hear them mention how astonishingly light their wallet becomes after shelling out thousands...
16 Experienced Thru-Hikers Reveal Their Favorite Pieces of Gear
When it comes to thru-hiking, every piece of gear in your pack either earns its spot or gets sent home. Experienced long-distance hikers meticulously choose their gear, learning through thousands...
The Best 4th of July Backpacking Gear Deals
You've planned your routes, and practiced your bear hangs, but is your gear ready for those summer miles? The Fourth of July sales are here, and retailers are lighting up...
Best REI 4th of July Deals for Hikers and Backpackers
This is a sponsored post brought to you by REI. Save up to 50% on your favorite outdoor brands from June 27 through July 7 with REI 4th of July...
Jetboil Flash Fast Boil Stove System Review
As someone who had never used a Jetboil before, testing the Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System knocked my socks off. I was continually surprised by all the features and...
Topo Traverse Trail Shoe Review
As someone who’s worn through more than a dozen pairs of Topo Athletic shoes on long thru-hikes, fast trail runs, and everything in between, it's safe to say I'm deeply...
What Gear I’d Bring If I Were to Hike New Mexico Again
Trying to go too light with my backpack, starting with shoes that fit rather than those with room to grow into, and bringing a stove in blazing heat are just...
HMG CrossPeak 2 Freestanding Single-Wall Tent Review
The newly released Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak 2 tent enters the ultralight arena with the promise to maximize weight savings without compromising functionality. It's the first
Astral Nosobo Hiking Shoe Review
Astral Designs is a go-to brand for paddlers, guides, and outdoor lovers thanks to its focus on performance, sustainability, and versatility. While it's best known for watersports gear, Astral has
Zenbivy 25° Muscovy Down Ultralight Bed Review
Quilts continue to be popular with backpackers, with over 50% of hikers choosing to use a quilt instead of a sleeping bag in the 2024 Appalachian Trail Survey. But what...