Gear
Announcing: The Badger Sponsorship 2017
Calling all 2017 AT, PCT, and CDT thru-hikers!!! The Trek wants to sponsor you! That's right- it's that time of year- where we give away thousands of dollars worth of backpacking gear, food, and
Ultralight Backpacking 103: The Skill Set
The following series on ultralight backpacking is brought to you by Gossamer Gear, a leading UL gear manufacturer since 1998. Gossamer Gear is a small, passionate company whose mission is to...
Ultralight Backpacking 102: The Gear Guide
The following series on ultralight backpacking is brought to you by Gossamer Gear, a leading UL gear manufacturer since 1998. Gossamer Gear is a small, passionate company whose mission is to...
Our 2016 Backpacker’s Holiday Gift Guide: $200 and Up
Make no mistake, backpacking is expensive. We've published plenty of money-saving posts (before and during your hike), but sometimes you have to bite the bullet and shell out the big...
Gifts Worth Giving: 8 Places to do Your Holiday Shopping
It’s that time of the year folks! Whatever your creed or beliefs, chances are you're going to have to buy something for someone in the next few weeks. I'm happy...
10 Ways Super Glue Can Save Your Hike
Few things can save you in the woods like super glue can. Some of the best reasons to carry super glue on a thru-hike.
One Weight Weenie’s Desert Gear List
If you've read any of my other articles you might remember that I am not hiking the AT this year, but the Arizona and Continental Divide trails (along with the Te...