Camping Gear Reviews & Expert Tips
How to Poop in the Woods: A Backpacker’s Guide
How to Poop in the Woods: A Backpacker’s Guide
The problem of human waste in the outdoors was highlighted last May when a glacial geologist with the National Park Service…
Mosquitos & Hiking: How to Protect Yourself
Mosquitos & Hiking: How to Protect Yourself
Few things can ruin a backpacking trip quicker than relentless swarms of buzzing mosquitoes…
Ticks & Hiking: How To Protect Yourself
Ticks & Hiking: How To Protect Yourself
Few things in the outdoors make people squirm as much as ticks, and for good reason. Besides being carriers of some…
Jetboil MiniMo vs. MSR WindBurner
Jetboil MiniMo vs. MSR WindBurner
In the world of integrated stoves, two models stand apart in our opinion: the Jetboil MiniMo and MSR WindBurner. While both stoves perform very well and are worth recommending, we wanted to put the two systems up against each other to see which one wins out in a range of performance categories.
Backpacking in Patagonia: Gear Checklist
Backpacking in Patagonia: Gear Checklist
Whether you’re preparing for the W Trek in Torres del Paine or chasing sunrises on Fitz Roy, packing the right gear to ensure you’re safe and comfortable is essential. Our gear checklist will help you keep your weight to a minimum so you can see and do more.
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt Review
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt Review
The Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt is the best sleeping bag/quilt I’ve ever taken on the trail. If you’re like me and you dislike feeling constricted in tight-fitting ultralight sleeping bags, you should definitely check out the Revelation.
Jetboil MiniMo Review
Jetboil MiniMo Review
The MiniMo Cooking System by Jetboil is one of the most efficient and convenient integrated stove systems on the market. With all the cooking components you’ll need in a compact package, its fast boil times will ensure you have a hot meal quickly after a long day on the trail. Some features we love in the MiniMo are its convenient push button ignitor, sturdy metal handles, wide pot shape, and secure lid with pour spouts.
MSR WindBurner Stove Review
MSR WindBurner Stove Review
The MSR WindBurner Stove System is among the highest quality and best performing integrated stove systems on the market. We love its exceptional performance in windy weather, its speedy boil times, and great fuel efficiency.
REI Magma Sleeping Bag Review
REI Magma Sleeping Bag Review
If you’re looking for one sleeping bag to do it all, it’s tough to beat the value of the REI Magma 10 (and Magma 17 for women). The Magma is constructed with high-quality materials, has an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, will keep you comfortable into sub-freezing temperatures, and comes at a surprisingly reasonable price in the world of premium down sleeping bags.
Big Agnes Insulated AXL Sleeping Pad Review
Big Agnes Insulated AXL Sleeping Pad Review
The new Big Agnes Insulated AXL Air Pad is among the lightest sleeping pads ever created and one of the very few pads that can…
Katabatic Flex 22 Quilt Review
Katabatic Flex 22 Quilt Review
The Katabatic Flex 22 Quilt is expertly designed, built with high quality materials, and works great for spring, summer, and fall backpacking trips. We love the versatility, warmth, comfort, and weight savings of the Flex 22, and we’ve been impressed with its performance on the trail.
MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent Review
MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent Review
The MSR Hubba Hubba NX has been one of the most popular tents in the backpacking world for many years, and with good reason. It’s a well-designed, lightweight, roomy, and durable tent that provides excellent protection in windy, wet weather.
Best Backpacking & Hiking Water Filters of 2024
Best Backpacking & Hiking Water Filters of 2024
We’ve filtered out the nonsense to bring you our purest recommendations of the best water filters around.
Sierra Designs Nitro UL 20 Sleeping Bag Review
Sierra Designs Nitro UL 20 Sleeping Bag Review
Sierra Designs just launched their new Nitro UL 20 Sleeping Bag (available in 0°F, 20°F, 35°F, Women’s 0°F, and Women’s 20°F models) and we were fortunate enough to get our hands on a pre-launch model to test it out. We’ve been using the Nitro UL 20 for a few weeks now and we think it’s a solid offering in the sleeping bag world.
Lake O’Hara Hiking and Camping Guide
Lake O’Hara Hiking and Camping Guide
If we had to choose one location to illustrate the immense beauty of the Canadian Rockies, the Lake O’Hara backcountry would be the place. Eighty kilometers of well-maintained trails wind through this breathtaking alpine wilderness filled with turquoise lakes, stunning meadows, and expansive views.
Nepal Trekking Gear Checklist – What To Pack
Nepal Trekking Gear Checklist – What To Pack
Nepal is an unbelievably beautiful country with a radiant culture and some of the most fantastic scenery you’ll ever lay eyes on. Making a pilgrimage to this trekking mecca should be on every backpacker’s bucket list.