Hiking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa Ultralight Fanny Pack Review
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa Ultralight Fanny Pack Review
Hyperlite Mountain Gear makes some of our favorite ultralight backpacks, tents, and accessories, and they’ve done it again…
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
We use our combined 100 years of backpacking experience to put together this packing guide for lightweight adventures.
Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?
Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?
Hiking sandals might just be the wave of the future. Though traditional boots and shoes are still mainstays of the trail, sandals have a lot of merits that might just make you a convert.
Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody Review
Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody Review
Arc’teryx recently released the Proton LT Hoody (men’s and women’s), which is their most durable, insulated climbing jacket to date. The Proton provides lightweight synthetic insulation for a range of activities from climbing to snow sports to backpacking.
10 Best Headlamps of 2024
10 Best Headlamps of 2024
Sunset doesn’t have to be the end of the adventure when you’re carrying one of our trail-tested headlamps recommendations.
Arc’teryx Zeta SL Rain Jacket Review
Arc’teryx Zeta SL Rain Jacket Review
One of the newest jackets introduced by Arc’teryx for the 2019 hiking season, the Zeta SL (men’s & women’s), is an excellent balance between quality, durability, and weight. The highly packable and versatile design of the SL is a great option for hikers looking to push through wet weather in rugged conditions.
Helinox Chair Zero Review
Helinox Chair Zero Review
Weighing just over a pound, the Helinox Chair Zero features a remarkably low weight, incredible packability, and durable construction unmatched by its competition. After some rigorous field testing of sitting around, we found the Chair Zero’s performance lived up to its reputation.
How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking & Hiking
How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking & Hiking
One piece of gear has recently revolutionized navigation in the backcountry and it’s right there in your very pocket…
Arc’teryx Zeta FL Rain Jacket Review
Arc’teryx Zeta FL Rain Jacket Review
Arc’teryx has introduced two new ultralight shells to their already strong line of rain gear.
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is aptly named after the tree-like succulents with stemless pointed leaves that only grow in a small…
5 Best Running Hydration Vests & Packs of 2024
5 Best Running Hydration Vests & Packs of 2024
Whether you’re a speedster or a slow poke, this review of the best running vests has you covered. Our team of experts has run through the mountain of options to recommend their top picks.
Sawyer Micro Squeeze Filter Review
Sawyer Micro Squeeze Filter Review
Sawyer recently released the new Micro Water Filter to their their widely used water filtration product line and we’re pretty excited about it. In a nut shell, the Micro is more compact, lighter, and more affordable than their very popular original Squeeze filter.
Does Bear Spray Really Work?
Does Bear Spray Really Work?
You’ve packed a can of bear spray and are heading off to your favorite wildlife-populated backcountry. But somewhere in the back…
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…