Backpacking and Bikepacking: Two Paths to the Same Destination?
Bikepacking and backpacking are both adventurous ways to explore the outdoors. In my experience, here’s how the vibes and logistics compare.
Hiking and Backpacking
45 Liter Backpacks: The Right Size For Your Hike? (Plus Tips and Popular Packs)
If you’re considering a 45 liter backpack for hiking, here’s how to make sure it will meet your needs and hold all your gear.
5 Ways to Carry Your Tent While Backpacking (Which is Best?)
What’s the best way to carry your tent when backpacking? Inside or outside, top or bottom? These suggestions and practical tips will help you decide the best setup based on your pack and tent.
How to Poop in the Woods: Definitive Guide for the Shy and Squeamish
Pooping in the woods is no one’s favorite part of backpacking and camping, but it’s an essential outdoor skill. Here’s how to do it comfortably and responsibly.
6 Bear Hang Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
We all know it’s important to hang our food in bear country, but it’s not as simple as it sounds. Avoid these bear hang mistakes to keep your food, the bears, and future hikers safe.
12 Things I Don’t Bring Backpacking Anymore
To show you how backpacking gear lists can evolve, here’s a list of items I stopped using as my preferences, skills, and experience level changed.
Backpacking in the Desert: Essential Skills and Gear
Backpacking in the desert can be exciting, peaceful, and also challenging. Here’s how to deal with scarce water, spikey foliage, challenging weather, and more.
5 Ways to Carry Water While Backpacking
It might sound simple, but experienced hikers get particular about how they carry water while backpacking. Here are five proven systems, with pros and cons and compatibility notes.
Thru Hiking vs. Backpacking: What’s the Difference?
Do you think of yourself as a backpacker, thru hiker, or both? If you’ve never thought about the difference, this overview of thru hiking vs. backpacking is food for thought.
ULA Circuit Versus Granite Gear Crown: Comparison and Review
The ULA Circuit and Granite Gear Crown are both popular lightweight backpacking packs with similar features. This side-by-side review explains how they compare.
Keto and Low-Carb Backpacking Foods For Consistent Energy and a Lighter Pack
These keto and low-carb backpacking food ideas will help you lighten your pack, manage your energy levels, and follow your chosen diet even on the trail.
How to Pack For Backpacking – Managing the Gear Explosion
Do you suffer from gear explosions, cluttered campsites, and a lopsided pack? These packing tips will help you stay organized and comfortable on your next backpacking trip.
How to Hike Gooseberry Trail in Canyonlands National Park
Gooseberry Trail is an exciting day hike in Canyonlands National Park. You’ll feel fully immersed in the region’s spectacular geology as you plunge to the White Rim and climb back out.
Ursack Major vs. Minor: Side-by-Side Comparison and Review
Wondering whether an Ursack Major or Minor will better protect your food on the trail? Here are my thoughts after using both.
Six Moon Designs Haven Tarp: Gear Review After 1300 Miles
The Haven Tarp by Six Moon Designs is a lightweight two person trekking pole tarp. Here’s how we feel about it after 1300 miles on the Colorado and Arizona Trails.
ULA Circuit Backpack Review After 1300 Miles
Detailed review and description of the ULA Circuit 68 liter pack, the lightweight backpack I used on the Arizona and Colorado Trails.
Hiking the Arizona Trail: Answers to Essential Questions
Thinking about hiking the Arizona Trail? These answers to important questions about the trail, gear, navigation, mood, and more will help you prepare.
Water on the Arizona Trail: Tips for Planning, Caching, and Filtering
Water can be one of the biggest challenges on the Arizona Trail, but it’s not necessarily as bad as you think. Here’s a detailed guide to planning your drinking water on the AZT.
My Arizona Trail Thru Hike Resupply Plan and Notes
Need help planning your resupply strategy for the Arizona Trail? Here’s my 2021 AZT resupply plan, plus notes on what worked and what could have been better.
How to Hike Cathedral Wash, A Fun Canyon Scramble in Northern Arizona
Cathedral Wash is a short, scenic, easily accessible slot canyon hike in northern Arizona leading to the Colorado River.
What’s in My Lightweight Toiletries Kit For Backpacking and Bikepacking
Here’s what to include in a simple lightweight toiletries kit for backpacking, plus hygiene tips and other backcountry toiletries how-to’s.
Visual Guide: Lightweight Solo Tents by Price, Weight, Style (Updated for 2022)
Sorting through the options for the best lightweight solo tent? This visual chart organized by price and weight will help you see which tents stand out for their weight, value, and design.
Bighorn Gorge Hiking Guide | Death Valley National Park
Bighorn Gorge is a fun and unusual hike in Death Valley. Cross open desert, scramble up dry waterfalls, and explore winding canyons on this challenging 20 mile route.
Review: BigBlue 28W Solar Charger After 90 Days on the Trail
Here’s why we chose the BigBlue Solar Charger, how it held up on our thru hike, and why we think it’s the best solar panel charger for backpacking.
