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...
AMSTERDAM ADVENTURES: A review of the ePouch Zero-G Travel Bag by Kirsten Anderson
I’ve been an avid traveler since I was in high school. I’ve backpacked around Asia, Europe, and Southern Africa. And in this context, when I say “backpack” I mean the old school living off a shoest...
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...
Hiking Japan’s Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route by Dave Stamboulis
The Kii Peninsula of Japan’s Wakayama Province contains some of the country’s most remote terrain, home to endless mountain ranges, deep cedar forests, wild bears, and some excellent trekking. It’s...
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...