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.
5 Fall Backpacking Routes
Depending where you are, fall can be prime backpacking season. Here are five of our favorite fall backpacking routes across the country, from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast, ranging from a 23-mile overnight to a three-week thru-hike
Melanzana Grid Hoodie vs Appalachian Gear Company All-Paca Hoodie
In the world of popular (but impossible to find) mid-layers, is the Melanzana Grid Hoodie or Appalachian Gear Company All-Paca Wool Fleece a better option? Over the past few years, these companies have risen to the top of the backpacking fashion world. Both are recognizable, sought after, and often out of stock. Is one a better layer than the other?