Gear
Pacific Crest Trail Sleep System
The major four categories of backpacking gear (aka the Big Three) are your sleep system, shelter, and backpack. These items often take up 65-80% of the weight in a traditional...
The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s January Clearance
The following is a Sponsored Post courtesy of REI. There's a whole buttload of backpacking hardgoods and apparel on sale at REI right now, from Jan. 18-21. Savvy shoppers can...
2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: Top Stoves and Water Treatments
We surveyed over 300 section or thru-hikers about their stove, food, and water preferences and their experience of illnesses on the Appalachian Trail in 2018. This year, enough hikers with...
Pacific Crest Trail Gear: Let’s Get Back to the Basics
On the PCT, the odds are against you succeeding. Estimates say that between 50-60% fall short of their goal of completing the entire trail. There are a lot of aspects...
Meet the 2019 Badger Sponsorship Winners!
Just a few weeks ago we unveiled the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 or Gossamer Gear Backpack Choice between one (1) Therm-a-Rest Hyperion Sleeping Bag One (1) Altra One (1) Darn Tough Socks One
Gear Review: Espro Ultralight Coffee Press
Caffeination and ultralight backpacking. Two activities that really appeal to me. Put them together in one product and visions of moving fast and light while still enjoying a good cup...
The 2019 Badger Sponsorship Finalists: Vote For Your Favorite
And then there were twelve. We put a call out for 2019 thru-hikers to submit a 90-second video explaining why they're thru-hiking, why they'll finish the trail, and why they...
Gear Review: Brooks Caldera 3
The Brooks Caldera trail runner is the lighter and more cushioned cousin of the classic Basic Specs Price: $140 Weight: 8.0 oz (women's) Type: Trail runner Cushion: Maximum Drop: 4mm...
Gear Review: Oboz Bridger 7″ BDry Insulated Boots
Hi, I'm Maggie and I'm Bad At Winter. I spend November through March April complaining about the cold and doing nothing productive about it, such as learning a new winter sport or...
A Beginner’s Guide to Day Hiking Gear
Regardless of whether you're a day hiker or a thru-hiker, finding the right gear is imperative to a successful, and fun hike. Over the past three years hiking solo I've...
