Benefits of a Sleeping Bag Liner by Raquel Mogado
Sleeping liners are often amongst the most underrated pieces of backpacking gear. While weight-conscious long-distance trekkers might think a liner is not worth its weight and may seem like an unne...
Introducing Family and Friends to the Outdoors by Jim Sutherland
Introducing your family and friends to the outdoors can be one of the most rewarding things you might ever do! However, it does come with a huge responsibility for their safety, health, and well-b...
Make Your Own Bike Panniers by Jim Sutherland
Last winter I learned how to choose the right fabric, work a sewing machine and make my own, semi-packable bike pannier. This short piece is about how it went for me, what I learned, and what I’d ...
How to Care for Your UL Zippers by Mandy Redpath
Ultralight backpacking gear walks a fine line between weight and durability. That being said, ultralight gear can also be durable with the right care. Regular zipper maintenance is crucial to the...
Take another step: How to backpack faster, longer, and more enjoyably by Heather Hoechst
Over the past several years, as I’ve begun tackling longer backpacking trips or longer trails in shorter time periods, I have been asked lots of questions about how I do it. My first answer is typi...
The Blister Queen's Guide to Treating Blisters While Trekking by Raquel Mogado
In the wild and woolly world of trekking and hiking, I've earned myself quite the ignoble title of "Blister Queen." When fellow trekkers hear my trail name, I either get a good laugh or sympathetic...