While completing the Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey, hikers share the moment(s), if ever, they found themselves in a situation where they felt they were in legitimate danger or when they were legitimately afraid. The Continental Divide Trail tests mental, physical, and emotional endurance.
Van Building Step 1: Decide on Everything
When I first bought my van, I thought building it out would be fun and simple - slowly chipping away at the build by taking on and accomplishing one project at a time. This is not the reality of a van build. Sure, if you've done van builds before and/or are a professional upfitter, this can be
The Worst Moments of the Pacific Crest Trail (2023 Survey)
During the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, in addition to sharing the scariest moments of their PCT thru-hikes, PCT hikers also share the lowest moment(s) of the trail. Hiking the PCT means more than blindly wandering down a path filled with trail angels eager to help hikers on their journey
Columbia OutDry Extreme Wyldwood Shell Jacket Review
The Columbia OutDry Extreme Wyldwood Shell Jacket is a lightweight shell for hiking, backpacking, and staying dry outdoors. It features Columbia's OutDry Extreme fabric (as the name suggests), billed as "An impenetrable, first-of-its-kind external membrane combined with an inner layer of soft
Pacific Crest Trail Horror Stories (2023 Survey)
While completing the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, hikers share the moment(s), if ever, they were in a situation where they felt they were in legitimate danger or when they were legitimately afraid. The Pacific Crest Trail tests mental, physical, and emotional endurance. Hikers don't get the
Luno Life Front Cab Air Mattress Review
The Luno Life Front Cab Air Mattress is an innovative solution to adding or expanding a van's sleeping area. I have the Front Cab Air Mattress for a 2023 Sprinter van, but the mattress is available for Ford, Ram, Winnebego, and Mercedes-Benz vans. It's a two-piece inflatable system that uses a
The John Muir Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)
In the second installment of this year's John Muir Trail Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the JMT. John Muir Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect JMT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try. I’ve organized this in a way that I hope
Continental Divide Trail Resupply Guide (2023 Survey)
In the third installment of the Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we cover what's probably the biggest (perceived) logistical issue on the CDT: resupply. After hikers get their gear sorted, questions surrounding resupply become the object of CDT hiker fascination. What is CDT resupply?