A Hiker's Relationship with the Land, by Rennee "She-ra" Patrick
As avid backpackers and hikers, we spend countless days, months, even years of our lives outside. Sleeping under trees, swimming in creeks and lakes, cresting saddles and summiting mountains…it is ...
A Long (WET) Weekend in GSMNP, by Bryan Banducci
Recently a friend asked if I would be interested in a cheap flight to Chattanooga TN from NYC for a long weekend backpacking trip. Having never visited that part of the country before, I promptl...
Dealer Spotlight, Hiker Haus Berlin, Germany
Six Moon Designs visited the Hiker Haus this past July from left to right, Alex, Allgood, Mariya, and Dmytro photo by Whitney La Ruffa In a small eclectic neighborhood in Berlin lies one of our ne...
Ways to Stay Connected to Nature During the Fall, by Caroline "Karaoke" Hinchliff
Autumn is here—the temperatures are steadily dropping, the days are growing shorter, and the trees are ablaze in golden hues. After a summer of exploring in the forest and sleeping under the stars,...
The 1-2-3’s of Acknowledging Native Land, by Diamon “dirty bird” Clark
SMD Ambassador Diamon “dirty bird” Clark (right) relied on the Lunar Duo and Solo during her 3-week Idaho backpacking trip. The highlight of my year was the month of September. It began with lead...
Choosing My Own Adventure on the Continental Divide Trail by Sara Dhooma
Sara at the Southern Terminus of the CDT, Cray Cook, NM. Photo by Sara Dhooma Imagine a raindrop falling from the sky upon the spine of the Continental Divide. There are two possible outcomes, r...