Astral Layla Women’s PFD Review
The Astral Layla PFD for women provides comfort for hours of water adventures.
Sea to Summit Spark 40 Sleeping Bag Review
The Sea to Summit Spark 40F packs light and small for warm weather adventures.
Gossamer Gear The One Tent Review
The Gossamer Gear The One is a good choice for backpackers seeking to lower their base weight but want an enclosed shelter with rain and bug protection.
What I’ll Be Wearing on the Trail This Spring
My spring clothing setup gives me the freedom to adjust to any temperature.
My Experience with DIY Gear Making
I made a DIY Dyneema Backpacking Tarp Shelter and here is how it went
Jack Wolfskin Exolight Pro Review
Jack Wolfskin Exolight Pro Hardshell Jacket Fresh powder snowshoeing. Deep winter peakbagging. Hardshell jackets are the go-to outer covering for winter adventures, and the Jack Wolfskin Exolight Pro is a good choice for whatever outdoor pursuit you choose. The Exolight Pro has room to stack layers underneath for a cold Read more…
Trail Running Vests for Day Hiking, a Review
Trail vests do not have to be Trail Running vests. They are not only for runners. In fact, most trail running is power hiking anyways. Our Favorite Trail running vests…
Gift Ideas for the Backpacker in Your Life
Six gift ideas for the backpacker or thru-hiker in your life
The Joys of Shoulder-Season Backpacking (and the Gear to Make it Work)
Shoulder season can be the best time for backpacking as summer crowds disperse, but the weather is still moderate.
US-Made and Cottage-Industry Backpacking Gear Companies
A list of our favorite made-in-the-US backpacking gear from cottage companies and brands who got big but still make their gear right here in the US