Ultralight Hiking Blog

Turning Thru-Hiking into a Career by Renee "She-ra" Patrick

Turning Thru-Hiking into a Career by Renee "She-ra" Patrick

After five-months of joy, challenge, struggle, and laughter, I reached Canada on my 2006 PCT thru-hike determined to find a way to get paid to hike. I felt freedom and exhilaration in waking up eac...

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PART 3 by Sarah Dhooma

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PART 3 by Sarah Dhooma

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PART THREE: Essential Camino de Santiago Planning Tips Packed up and ready to begin the Camino de Inverino in Ponferrada Photo by Sarah Dhooma Now that...

Wild Owyhee and ONDA

Wild Owyhee and ONDA

"We couldn't be more thrilled that Six Moon Designs has named their beautiful new tent after this incredible wild place and for the support they have pledged to help secure a better future for the...

ATKO (Appalachian Trail Kick Off), by Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa

ATKO (Appalachian Trail Kick Off), by Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa

Our Sales and Marketing Manager shares stories from his latest road trip helping hikers prepare for the Appalachian Trail at ATKO

Lunar Solo Wins Backpacker Magazine 2019 Editors' Choice Award

Lunar Solo Wins Backpacker Magazine 2019 Editors' Choice Award

Photo by Marty Schnure “The Lunar Solo nails the combination of weight, space, and price. Simply put, it’s one of the best-value tents on the market.” -Eli Bernstein, Gear Editor Backpacker Maga...

3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Powder Days, by Rory Pedrick

3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Powder Days, by Rory Pedrick

    Since up here in Oregon we have been getting a lot of snow up on the mountains late in the season, I have decided to write about how to make the most of your last few trips of the season.  So h...