9 Ways to Care For Hiking Gear Before Packing It Away For Winter
Want your outdoor gear to stay new and shiny and last a long time? Here’s what I do at least once per year to care for my backpacking and camping gear.
Outdoor Gear
Smartwool Merino Sport Ultralight Hoodie Long-Term Review
The Smartwool Merino Sport Ultralight is a sun hoody designed to keep us cool in the hottest weather. Here’s how it fared during a rough month of bikepacking in Central Asia.
Arc’teryx Beta AR Long-Term Review: The Jacket I Trust With My Life
The Arc’teryx Beta AR jacket is legendary for its durability, quality, and weather protection, but is it worth the price? Here’s my detailed review and opinion after 4+ years of use.
Long-Term Review: Arc’teryx Cerium Down Jacket
The Cerium from Arc’teryx is a premium down jacket with excellent warmth-to-weight ratio and small packed size. Worth the money? Here’s my detailed review after 2 years of use.
In-Depth Review: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent (2000+ Miles of Bikepacking)
The Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 person tent has been our home away from home for 2000 miles of bikepacking. Here’s our long term review of this popular lightweight tent.
15 Backpacking Luxury Items: Are These Worth the Weight to You?
Instead of cutting weight, let’s take a moment to indulge in backpacking luxury items! Here are 15 common and not-so-common ways to add a little luxury to trail life.
65 Liter Backpacks: The Right Size for Your Hike? (+ Best Packs and Tips)
Wondering if 65 liters is a good pack size for backpacking? Learn about this very versatile backpack size, how much it holds, and whether it’s the right choice for your hiking needs.
45 Liter Backpacks: The Right Size For Your Hike? (+ 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.
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.
How to Use Your Garmin InReach Mini (Without Driving Loved Ones Crazy)
How messaging works on the Garmin InReach Mini, and how to use it effectively without driving yourself and your contacts nuts.
Long-Term Review: BigBlue 28W Solar Charger After Months of Thru Hiking and Bikepacking
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 Thru Hiking Gear List: What Worked and What Didn’t
A moderately lightweight and comfortable gear list for thru hiking the stunning Colorado Trail, with notes on what worked well and what didn’t.
38 Tips for Staying Warm While Backpacking
It’s hard to enjoy the backcountry when you’re freezing your buns off. Here are all my best tips for staying warm while backpacking, even if you get cold as easily as I do.
Bearikade Expedition Bear Canister – Gear Review
If you need a really big bear canister, the Bearikade Expedition should be at the top of your list. Here’s a review to help you decide if all the fancy carbon fiber is worth your money.
Borah Gear Cuben Bivy – Gear Review After 100+ Nights
The Borah Gear Cuben bivy is an ultralight, ultra-packable, water resistant bivy with bug netting top. It’s not right for every adventure, but here’s where it shines.
CNOC Vecto as Alternative to Sawyer Squeeze Bags – Gear Review
Love your Sawyer water filter but hate those darn dirty bag pouches? Me too! Here’s a Sawyer squeeze pouch alternative for less squeezing and more gravity filtering.
How to Choose (And Use) A Bear Canister for Backpacking in 2023
Bear canisters keep you, your food, and the bears safe. Here’s a deep-dive guide to choosing, using, carrying, and packing your bear canister for backpacking trips.
5 Convenient Ways to Carry Water While Running
As the weather heats up, you might be wondering how to carry water on a run without bouncing, chafing, or tiring yourself out. Here’s the answer.
Trekking Poles: How to Choose and Use Them Like a Pro
Hiking pole deep dive: how to use hiking poles, do they really help anyway, and how to choose the best hiking poles for your needs.
9 Ways to Carry Water While Bikepacking
It might seem tricky to carry enough water on your bike for multi-day bikepacking trips, but there are actually a LOT of options. Here’s a full rundown.
6 Ways to Carry A Tent While Bikepacking
A tent is often the most awkwardly shaped thing we need to pack. Here’s a guide to bikepacking tents and how to pack them.
Water Filters for Bikepacking and Bicycle Travel
There’s no single best water filter for bikepacking, but this guide will help you choose the right option for you based on location, trip length, packing style, and more.
Hiking Gift Ideas Your Favorite Hiker Will Actually Use
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.
PreCip vs. Helium II vs. Arc’teryx Beta AR: What’s the Best Rain Jacket for Outdoor Adventure?
How do the Marmot PreCip, OR Helium II, and Arc’teryx Beta AR compare? Learn what type of hiking and outdoor adventure each is ideal for.
