How to Choose a 2-Person Thru-Hiking Tent by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath
You are dreaming about sleeping outside in the wilderness cozy in a 2-person tent with your partner or friend – but there are too many tent options to choose from! From freestanding tents to doubl...
Getting the Most Out of Your Gatewood Cape by Kevin "Larry Boy" DeVries
Ultralight has gone mainstream. Blessedly, thankfully so. Thanks to modern ultralight gear, hikers can go farther and prevent wear-and-tear on their bodies. Ultralight for the masses has arrived. I...
Embracing the Solitude: The Ultimate Guide to Solo Backpacking by Brandon Armstrong
At 16, I ventured into Washington's wilderness for my first solo backpacking trip, spanning three days and 30 miles. Initially, the silence and isolation stirred a deep-seated anxiety within me, wi...
How To Start Hiking in Southern California by Jason Huckeba
Southern California is a hiker’s paradise. It’s the land of sun-kissed beaches, sprawling deserts, and majestic mountains which beckons adventurers from far and wide. If you're looking to fully e...
Leave No Trace: What it is and why it's important by Jim Sutherland
This piece is my take on LNT. It’s mostly stuff I have picked up over more than thirty years of hiking, biking, and camping. Lately, I have started to refer to excellent sources such as NOLS, LNT...
Best “Ultralight” (UL) Overlanding Gear by Jada Lippincott
I choose to live life in two ways, out of a backpack and out of the back of a truck. When I’m not hiking on some trail, my Toyota Tundra is my home. Yes, even in the glorious -50F winter of southwe...