Gear
Mountainsmith 2021 Zerk 40 Backpack Review
If it ain’t broke, only fix it a little. This is clearly what the team at Mountainsmith was thinking when they came out with 2021’s iteration of their super popular...
Topo Athletic Terraventure 3 Review
In previous shoe reviews, I've expressed my frustration with shoe companies that issue a "new and improved" model of a favorite trail shoe that turns out to be considerably less...
Kammok Bobcat 45 Degree Down Trail Quilt Review
I jumped at the opportunity to review the summer-ready, ultralight Kammok Bobcat 45 trail quilt. It weighs just over a pound, and the design of the quilt makes it possible...
BioLite HeadLamp 330 Review
If you’re looking for the most comfortable headlamp on the market, the BioLite 330 is the light of your dreams.
Sea to Summit Flame FmII Sleeping Bag Review
At just 1lb 1.8oz, the Sea to Summit Flame FMII sleeping bag provides exceptional warmth to weight ratio.
Best Backpacking Gear Deals from Amazon Prime Day
Amazon's annual Prime Day Sale is here again. If you're a Prime member, you can score sweet deals on backpacking gear—and much more—from June 21st to June 22nd (deal expires...
19 Must-Have Gear Items According to 2021 Thru-Hikers
Outfitting yourself for a thru-hike is hard: no amount of research will let you know for sure which items will work for you when it comes time to actually hit...
Esbit 1100 Solid Fuel Backpacking Stove Review
The end of my backpacking season is usually marked by a bag full of spent fuel canisters. Recycling centers often don't know what to do with them, most gear outfitters...
Houdini Come Along Wind Jacket Review
The humble wind jacket is one of my favorite layers. While it won’t replace a full-on rain jacket for wet weather protection, this versatile garment excels across a wide variety...
Gear Review: Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max
Over the past few years, Inov-8 has earned itself a reputation for creating some of the most rugged trail runners and hiking boots on the market. The company achieved this...