ULA Circuit Backpack: Female Hiker’s 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 and Backpacking
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.
Best Lightweight Solo Tents by Price, Weight, and Style (Visual Guide)
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.
Colorado Trail Resupply Guide: Sample Plans Based on Pace and Style
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.
The Best Segments of the Colorado Trail
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.
Hiking the Colorado Trail: Answers to Essential Questions
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.
How To Hike Your First 20 Miler: Tips for Long Days on the Trail
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.
What I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the John Muir Trail
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 Backpacking Guide | Three Sisters Wilderness, OR
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.
Devil’s Dome Loop Backpacking Guide | North Cascades, WA
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…
Best of Joshua Tree National Park for Outdoor Adventure Lovers
Joshua Tree National Park for active outdoor adventure lovers: hiking, biking, camping, and climbing highlights.
Cactus to Clouds Hiking Guide (+ Must-Know Safety Info)
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.
Cone Peak Hiking Guide: From Sea to Sky Near Big Sur
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: Four Gorgeous Backpacking Routes (With Maps)
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 Long Will It Take to Hike the john Muir Trail?
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.
The Outdoor Lover’s Guide to Home Quarantine
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.
A Backpacker’s Guide to Water Filtration
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.
10 Backpacking Mistakes I Don’t Want to Make Again
I learned the hard way so you don’t have to! Here are 10 backpacking mistakes I hope to never make again.
