Three Lightweight Trail Shoes, and Which Might Be Best for You
Hikers shopping for new trail shoes face a bewildering array of choices. We compare three new models to help narrow down the choices
Zpacks Free Duo Tent Review
Final Verdict: The Free Duo Tent by Zpacks Exceeds Expectations The Overview The Free Duo is a two-person freestanding tent—one that can be further secured with four stakes to spread the bathtub floor most efficiently. Eight stakes can be used in very windy weather to offer the most secure pitch. Read more
Coros Vertix 2 – A Watch Review
The Coros Vertix 2 is the second edition of the most robust watch in the Coros lineup. This new iteration has longer battery life, added features, and an improved screen.
The Best Time to Fine-Tune Your Backpacking Gear is During a Backpacking Trip
Next time you’re out on the trail, take note of what’s working and what isn’t in your backpacking gear. Then, work on fine-tuning it.
Biden Expands Bears Ears, Restores Grand Staircase to Full Size
Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah, two vast swaths of red rock canyons at the heart of land protection in the West, were restored to full size by President Joe Biden on Friday. Biden also used his executive authority to restore environmental protections covering the Northeast Read more
Naked and Afraid with Reptar
Andrew “Reptar” Forestall is a thru-hiker and most recently was a contestant on Naked and Afraid. We were able to catch up with Andrew about the experience and whether or not thru-hiking had any relevancy to the experience
Thru-Hiking the Long Trail Over a Decade
Our editor has completed the Long Trail, a thru-hike 10 years in the making. Here are his reflections
Yes, Real Backpackers Use Electronics (An Open Letter to Internet Commenter Guy)
Everyone has their own path, and as long as that path doesn’t hurt or inconvenience other human beings, or detract from their enjoyment of the wilderness (i.e. Bluetooth speakers!) it’s all good, baby.
Northern California National Forests Reopen After Fire Closures
All national forests in California have been closed to public use as wildfires rage across the state.
Gear List for Fall Backpacking
Fall backpacking means warm days, cold nights, and major temperature swings. Here’s the gear we recommend for trips this season.