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 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.
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.
Your Colorado Trail resupply plan is a key part of your hiking experience. Here’s how to make sense of all the options and choose the best resupply stops for you.
Love mountains but can’t spare 4-6 weeks for a thru hike? These are the best and most scenic segments of the Colorado Trail.
Planning a Colorado Trail thru hike? These answers to 35 essential questions will help you plan for the CT and give you a sense of the experience.
Want to take your hiking or backpacking to another level? Here are tips and techniques for hiking long days more comfortably, so you can enjoy even more wild places.
Hiking the John Muir Trail is a once in a lifetime experience. Learn from my mistakes with these JMT hiking tips I wish I had known beforehand.
Broken Top Loop is a dramatic and varied 22 mile backpacking route through Three Sisters Wilderness, west of Bend. Here’s a guide to logistics, campsites, and what to expect.
Route and logistics guide to Devil’s Dome Loop, a dramatic 40ish mile backpacking route in the North Cascades. The views are heavenly, but the devil is in the 5000+ foot climb…
Joshua Tree National Park for active outdoor adventure lovers: hiking, biking, camping, and climbing highlights.
Thinking about taking on the notorious Cactus to Clouds hiking route? Here’s what you must know before attempting this epic and potentially dangerous day hike from Palm Springs.
Hiking Cone Peak might be the most spectacular thing you can do in the Big Sur area, and that’s saying a lot. Here’s a detailed guide to four different Cone Peak hiking routes.
Mineral King Loop refers to several amazing and lesser-known backpacking routes in Sequoia National Park. Here’s a trail guide to four possible Mineral King hikes.
How many days does it take to hike the John Muir Trail? It depends! Here’s how to calculate the JMT hiking pace that’s right for you.
Is home isolation raining on your outdoor adventure parade? Here are some ways to cope, from QuaranTraining to adventuring vicariously to trying to be productive.
Everything you need to know about water filtration for hiking and backpacking: why and how to filter, what the risks are, and choosing a water filter, and more.
I learned the hard way so you don’t have to! Here are 10 backpacking mistakes I hope to never make again.
West Africa isn’t exactly a famous hiking destination, but for those drawn to this complex part of the world, these are the trails to check out.
Detailed review of the Big Sky Soul 1P, an affordable, lightweight, versatile freestanding solo tent. Here’s why I love it for backpacking, bikepacking, and travel.
Choosing a Kilimanjaro route might seem overwhelming, but when you look carefully, just a few good options stand out. This detailed comparison will help you choose the best Kili route for you.
Finding the perfect gift for a hiker in your life, something they’ll actually use, can be a challenge. Fear not! These hiking gifts are universally useful.
Whether you’re looking for beginner-friendly California 14er hikes or want to climb the whole list, this guide to California 14ers has you covered.
The Mount Tallac Trail in South Lake Tahoe is a gorgous, dramatic, challenging day hike with sweeping views. Here’s what to know before you go.
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