
Brett is a writer, hiker, and all-around outdoor enthusiast. Growing up in the mountains of western Maryland, with the Appalachian Trail in his backyard, he’s always felt a kinship with dense forests and rolling hills.
From 2014-2021, he toured the US full-time with a bluegrass band. After being absolutely captivated by the rugged ridge lines and boreal forests of New Hampshire and Maine, he decided to dive headfirst into his love for the outdoors. He thru-hiked the Long Trail and the Colorado Trail in 2021 before making the move to Colorado to pursue adventure and work in the great outdoors. He’s backpacked thousands of miles across the US and Europe including the Wonderland Trail and the GR11 in the Spanish Pyrenees.
He loves nerding out about ultralight gear, dialing in his perfect kit, and always trying new and innovative designs. These days, he still calls himself a musician as well as a writer based in beautiful Golden, CO. You can find him bagging peaks, climbing rocks, shredding powder, or jamming at a bluegrass festival.
Articles by Brett Kretzer

Helly Hansen Lifa Stripe Crew Base Layer Review

Icebreaker Merino Oasis 200 Base Layer Review

Smartwool Classic Thermal Base Layer Review

Arc’teryx Rho Heavyweight Zip-Neck Base Layer Review

Ortovox 185 Rock’n’wool Base Layer Review

REI Midweight Half Zip Base Layer Review

Smartwool Classic All-Season Base Layer Review

Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie Base Layer Review

Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew Review

SOTO Amicus Cookset Review

Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 Backpacking Stove Review
