Reviews
Zenbivy Core Bed 25 Review
Thru-hikers love the backcountry quilt. Over half of the respondents to our annual Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey in 2022 said they chose a quilt over a sleeping bag. Quilts are...
Gregory Jade 28 Day Pack Review
Day hikes are a weekly occurrence in my life and the lives of many other Pacific Northwesterners. I often keep my pack stashed in my car, along with my hiking...
Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 Hiking Boot Review
Founded in 2003, Inov-8 is a British company that designs and manufactures high-performance footwear and apparel for running, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The company's mission is to create
Gear Review: Katabatic Tarn vs. Tincup
Katabatic Gear, best known for their ultralight quilts, just released two brand-new down jackets that strike an amazing balance between warmth, weight, and affordability: a thru-hiker's
Zpacks Mummy Sleeping Bag Review
Not sold on quilts but don't want to compromise on weight? The main reason to move to a quilt was always to save weight, for me at least. Bringing back...
Zpacks Duplex Review
The Zpacks Duplex is one of the most popular two person thru-hiker tents in production. Is it worth parting with your hard earned cash for one of the best tents...
The REI Trailmade Collection: Top Picks From REI’s New Inclusive-Sizing Technical Line
This is a sponsored post brought to you by REI. If anyone can attest to the importance of fit and function in technical outdoor clothing, it's me. In 2014 I...
Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Solid Review
The Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Solid is a new variant of the popular X-Mid 1. Retaining the same basic design and geometry, the solid variant modifies a few important details...
Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo Review
Gossamer Gear is an innovative outdoor gear company that has been providing lightweight, durable, and functional equipment to hikers and backpackers since 1997 with the motto “take less, do
Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket Review
Cotopaxi is well-known in the outdoor industry as a socially conscious gear and apparel company. Named after the Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador, the Salt Lake City-based company is committed to