The Most Popular Backcountry GPS Units
A simple overview of three of the most popular GPS satellite communicators for backpacking, including Garmin, SPOT, and Somewear.
Reflection Canyon
Reflection Canyon is a 20-mile out-and-back hike near Escalante, Utah on the edge of Lake Powell offering an incredible view of a picture-perfect bend in the Colorado River. It may be the most spectacular view of any hike in Utah.
Backpacking Gear Jeff Started Using in 2020 and Absolutely Loves
These are the backpacking items I started using in 2020 that have a permanent place in my pack, despite not changing my gear very often.
Pacific Northwest Trail
The 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail is an epic, advanced thru-hike that takes backpackers from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean. It can be completed in 10-14 weeks.
Pacific Northwest Resupply Spreadsheet
Pacific Northwest Trail Resupply data, including mileage, trail town, and whether you should send a mail drop or buy in town.
Sawtooth Wilderness Loop
The Sawtooth Wilderness Loop is a remote loop trail in Idaho with easy camping and water access, but a decent amount of elevation gain. It can be hiked in 4-6 days.
Pinhoti Trail
The Pinhoti Trail is a 335-mile trail through Alabama and Georgia that can be completed in about one month.
The Arizona Trail
The Arizona Trail stretches 800 miles across the entire state of Arizona. It takes about 6-8 weeks to complete.
The Long Trail
The Long Trail is a 272-mile, extremely challenging trail across Vermont that takes at least two weeks to complete.
Timberline Trail
The Timberline Trail is a 40-mile loop around Oregon’s Mt. Hood that can be hiked in 2-4 days