Gear
Apparel Review: Kari Traa Women’s Clothing
Kari Traa is a European sportswear brand growing in popularity across the US. As of the past few seasons, a wide selection of the brand's items can be found at...
Gear Review: MSR Thru-Hiker Mesh House 1
Have you been on the hunt for a lightweight shelter designed for hikers who need bug protection without unnecessary frills? Take a look at the Thru-Hiker Mesh House 1 from...
Gear Review: Kammok Pongo Pad Air Mattress and Puffin Pillow
It may be because I’m getting older, but a decent night’s sleep while backpacking is getting more and more important. Gone are the days of using eighth-inch foam or the...
Gear Review: MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove
Backpacking stoves these days run on wood, esbit tabs, alcohol, and the ever-popular IsoPro canisters. The PocketRocket Deluxe runs on an IsoPro canister and is an improvement to its predecessor,...
Badger’s Wind River High Route Gear List
Next week, Jabba, Lt. Cookoo, and I will be attempting to hike Andrew Skurka's Wind River High Route. I say attempt because I learned on the Pfiffner Traverse that not...
Boots Vs. Trail Runners: Two Loyalists Compare and Contrast
Hiking boots or trail runners? Years ago there wasn't a choice. Leather hiking boots ruled the trail. But trail runners are now king of the mountains, and they far outnumber...
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Refuge Hybrid Hooded Jacket
Is it a puffy? Is it a base layer? No, it’s Outdoor Research’s Refuge Hybrid Hooded Jacket—a lightweight multi-tasker that excels in moderation. This pared-down rehash of OR’s popular Refuge...
Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent
Camping shelters are as diverse as the backpackers who carry them. From freestanding tents to trekking pole setups, from tarps to hammocks to plain old cowboy camps, there are endless...
The Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week: Week of 7/22
Happy Christmas in July to anyone looking for an excuse to upgrade their gear! Happy July to everyone else who doesn't need an excuse. Mountain Hardwear HyperLamina Spark Sleeping Bag...
Rugged Thread Is Offering Free Gear Repair at PCT Trail Days 8/16 – 8/18
What: FREE repairs to all thru-hikers! Where: PCT Days, Cascade Locks, Oregon When: August 16th-18th No matter how prepared you are, somewhere along the 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest...
