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Best Winter Jackets for Men of 2025
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Best Winter Jackets for Men of 2025

Last Updated: September 24, 2025
We’ve taken the guesswork out of finding the best jackets to bundle up in and keep you warm and dry this winter season.
Reflection Canyon Ultimate Backpacking Guide
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Reflection Canyon Ultimate Backpacking Guide

Last Updated: September 21, 2025
A place made iconic by a National Geographic photographer (and subsequently a screen saver), Reflection Canyon, located on the Escalante arm of Lake Powell, perennially entices hikers far and wide. Though stunningly beautiful, we only recommend this hike to experienced backpackers with expert off-trail navigation skills.
21 Tips For First-Time Thru-Hikers
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21 Tips For First-Time Thru-Hikers

Last Updated: September 20, 2025
Are you considering the challenging yet profoundly rewarding experience of a thru-hike? Here are a few trail-tested tips to get you started
A Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail

A Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail

Last Updated: September 20, 2025
Planning for your thru-hike of the JMT can be a daunting task. This guide breaks down every detail, so you can pull off the adventure of a lifetime
10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in Winter

10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in Winter

Last Updated: September 17, 2025
Taking your dog for a rainy hike or a jaunt in the snow is incredibly fun and a great way to keep them active during the winter. But…
Best Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog
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Best Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog

Last Updated: September 17, 2025
Following the tips in this guide will prepare you and your pooch for the trail and build confidence to take them…
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
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5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots

Last Updated: September 17, 2025
Bye-bye boots, hello happy feet! See why trail runners and hiking shoes rule the trail when the miles pile up.
20 Tips for Backpacking in the Desert

20 Tips for Backpacking in the Desert

Last Updated: September 16, 2025
Desert hiking offers some of the most stunning scenery. In this guide, we offer our tips and tricks for staying safe and healthy in this beautiful but harsh landscape.
6 Safety Tips For Hiking with Kids

6 Safety Tips For Hiking with Kids

Last Updated: September 13, 2025
Our top safety tips for hiking with your kiddos will ensure that they have an experience that will cultivate a lifelong passion for the wilderness.
Trekking In Nepal – A Comprehensive Guide

Trekking In Nepal – A Comprehensive Guide

Last Updated: September 13, 2025
Nepal is a backpacker’s dream come true, and planning a trek in Nepal isn’t as difficult as you might think. This guide will help you plan your next trip
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
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How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots

Last Updated: September 13, 2025
In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.
Coyote Gulch Ultimate Backpacking Guide
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Coyote Gulch Ultimate Backpacking Guide

Last Updated: September 13, 2025
For hikers looking for an adventure in the remote red rock beauty of Utah, Coyote Gulch is a hard-won, bucket-list destination.
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
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How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes

Last Updated: September 13, 2025
How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need more than one.
Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY
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Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY

Last Updated: September 12, 2025
The Wind River Range in Wyoming is a place you truly have to see to believe. It’s an outdoor adventurer’s dream come true. Where immense glacier-carved granite spires tower over crystal-clear lakes, rolling meadows, and fields choked with high-alpine wildflowers.
Bryce Canyon Backpacking Guide – Under the Rim Trail & Riggs Spring Loop

Bryce Canyon Backpacking Guide – Under the Rim Trail & Riggs Spring Loop

Last Updated: September 12, 2025
If you want to enjoy backcountry portions of Bryce Canyon National Park, we recommend the Under the Rim Trail & Riggs Spring Loop. Here’s how to backpack this scenic loop:
Mount Adams Backpacking Guide

Mount Adams Backpacking Guide

Last Updated: September 12, 2025
The Mount Adams Wilderness should definitely be on your radar if you’re looking for the rare backpacking adventure in the Pacific Northwest that’s not overcrowded.
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