A Beginner's Guide to Thru-Hiking the PCT by Dave Stamboulis
Hiking the entire 2654-mile Pacific Crest Trail is an adventure of a lifetime. Very few people are fortunate enough to be able to spend roughly half a year of their lives walking, living, and breat...
How to Care for Your Down Quilt or Bag by Jada Lippincott
If you’re anything like me, you know what it’s like to get to camp after a long day of hiking and cannot possibly wait one second more to be horizontal in your bag. Maybe you wear your hiking cloth...
As winter approaches so does the holiday season, where we gather with family and friends and embrace the short days and long nights. During this season of celebration, we often show our love for e...
Six Moon Designs Owyhee Review by Jim Sutherland
I believe that the Six Moon Designs Owyhee Backpacking Tarp might be the one for me on trips where I need space, mesh to keep bugs out, and something that isn’t bulky for bikepacking. So, let’s di...
The Four Corners Loop – A North American Walkabout by Kevin "The Animal" Koski
Take a long walk with me‚—let’s start in late March with a spattering of snowflakes descending upon the town square of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Let’s walk south over the Sandia Mountains, then the Man...
How to Take a Hiking Selfie by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath
In planning out your perfect weekend hiking or backpacking trip, taking photos often gets left out. Whether you’re hiking solo, with a partner, or with a friend, you’ll want photos of people in th...