Gear
Gear Review: REI Co-op Drypoint GTX Jacket
REI has recently released rain gear with Gore-Tex membranes, utilizing one of the highest performing waterproof/breathable technologies available. The jacket is priced well, performs
The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s Anniversary Sale
The following is a Sponsored Post brought to you by REI. REI's annual anniversary sale starts today, and backpackers can save mucho dollars. Plus, members can also take 20% off...
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Sweet Suite 2
Sierra Designs' new Sweet Suite 2 is a tent with an exceptional balance of durability, price, and livable space. Unique features such as the versatile fly system and near-vertical walls...
Gear Review: Sierra Design Neah Bay Rain Jacket
Neah Bay Rain Jacket. Normally, I don't wear rain jackets while hiking because it quickly turns into a sweat jacket. However, after moving to Colorado, I've found myself wearing rain...
Review: Feathered Friends Petrel UL 10 Women’s Sleeping Bag
The Petrel UL 10 is Feathered Friends' warmest three-season women-specific sleeping bag. The bag is built with extra fill in the chest and footbox based on regions with need for...
Piñata and Sourstraws’ CDT Gear List for Two
My husband and I have amassed quite a bit of gear over two thru-hikes. Still, for the CDT we knew we'd have to purchase some new big ticket items, mostly...
Gear Review: Gossamer Gear Silverback 50
Gossamer Gear has been a prominent brand in ultralight backpacking for almost 20 years. They have a reputation for simple, lightweight, high-functioning gear. I used the Silverback 50 on my...
Gear Review: Osprey Levity 60L
Basic Specs Lumina 45L MSRP: $250 Weight: 1 pound, 12.2 oz Load Range: 5-25 Pounds Overview Osprey’s latest offering is a lighter re-imagining of their popular Exos pack series.
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2018
Little makes a weary backpacker happier than peeling off dirty, wet hiking clothes and crawling into a sleeping bag at the end of a long day. While sleeping bags are...
Gear Review: Gregory Octal 45
men's Optic, and both are available with a Each year, more brands are catching on as long-distance hikers opt for slimmed-down packs. Gregory has been known for Osprey's Exos, finding...