Ultralight Hiking Blog

Pitchell FKT

Pitchell FKT

The Mountian to Sea trail in North Carolina is an 1175 mile route that does what the name implies and takes ambitious thru-hikers from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the Atlanti...

The Things We Carry

The Things We Carry

A trip that all of us never expected- a trail that was not dirt... a group of women all coming together and taking SMD off the beaten path... The rise, fall, balance, and stability is something...

Hawkeye Johnson Pro Tips

Hawkeye's 15 Pro Tips & Suggestions

Hawkeye's 15 Pro Tips & Suggestions 1. Start off slow then taper off. It takes a while to adjust.2. Listen to your body. Hike your own pace and don't try to keep up with others. Make...

Cliffhanger Movie Poster

OUR FAVORITE BLOCKBUSTER OUTDOOR FILMS, ANOTHER GREAT WAY TO PASS YOUR TIME DURING COVID-19

Last week we shared with you some of our favorite trail inspired films to help pass the time. This week we thought we’d kick up the films a bit with our favorite outdoor action films. While some of...

Six Moon Designs Daybreaker Daypack

The Key to Getting Lost in an Urban Wilderness by Dan Sizer

Put down the phone. Pick up the backpack.  When we venture into the wilderness, it’s never our goal to actually get lost. As soon as we step into our self-appointed nature-scape, be it rugged mou...

Trail Films, A Great Way to Pass Your Time During COVID-19

Trail Films, A Great Way to Pass Your Time During COVID-19

Like many of you these days we are practicing proper social distancing and depending on where you live you may not be able to access your favorite areas for hiking or backpacking because of local r...