Backpacking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Reflection Canyon Ultimate Backpacking Guide
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.
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
21 Tips For First-Time Thru-Hikers
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
Best Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog
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
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.
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
Coyote Gulch Ultimate Backpacking Guide
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 Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
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.
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
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
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.
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.
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:
Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2025
Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2025
Last Updated:
September 10, 2025
We tell you the key differences in women-specific backpacking gear and what we pack for every backcountry visit.
10 Tips for Capturing Great Adventure Photos
10 Tips for Capturing Great Adventure Photos
Last Updated:
September 9, 2025
Taking professional-looking photos takes time, but it’s a skill worth growing if you want to better share your experiences, inspire others, and record your memories.
Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?
Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?
Last Updated:
September 9, 2025
Boots and shoes are still mainstays of the trail, but hiking sandals have a lot of merits that might just make you a convert.