The SlingFin SplitWing is an ultralight modular shelter designed for ultralight backpacking, thru-hiking, or anyone who appreciates a large degree of flexibility in their shelter. It comes as a tarp, a mesh shelter, or as a bundle that includes a removable vestibule; an optional floor is also
Fist 100-Mile Race: Two Weeks Out
I'm two weeks away from my first 100-mile race (160 km) - past the point of being able to do much as far as training is concerned. Ultramarathons - or standard marathons, or any amount of running - are not anything I ever anticipated having any interest in. While it's true many people enter the
Thule RoundTrip Bicycle Case Review
The Thule RoundTrip is a piece of luggage designed to safely and efficiently transport a bicycle (because sometimes a cardboard bicycle box won't cut it). There are two versions of the RoundTrip - a mountain bike version and a road bike version. They are similar but slightly different in their
NOW OPEN: The 2022 John Muir Trail Hiker Survey
The 2022 John Muir Trail Hiker Survey is now open for responses - fill it out here! If you hiked the John Muir Trail this year (2022), as a thru-hiker or section hiker, this survey is for you. It doesn't matter whether you completed the entire JMT (i.e. if you got off early or section hiked), the
NOW OPEN: The 2022 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey
The 2022 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey is now open for responses - fill it out here! If you hiked the Continental Divide Trail this year (2022), as a thru-hiker or section hiker, this survey is for you. It doesn't matter whether you completed the entire CDT (i.e. if you got off early or
The Definitive Backpacking Labor Day Sales Guide (2022) – UPDATED
Labor Day is nearly upon us (in the United States) which means it's one of the about three times a year we get the opportunity to purchase heavily-discounted outdoor gear. After combing through the various sites and sales being offered this week (most through September 5), here are the best
NOW OPEN: The 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey
The 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey is now open for responses - fill it out here! If you hiked the Pacific Crest Trail this year (2022), as a thru-hiker or section hiker, this survey is for you. It doesn't matter whether you completed the entire PCT (i.e. if you got off early or section
New Rules for Getting a PCT Permit in 2023
The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) has - again - updated the process for obtaining a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) permit. The permit process has evolved over the years and has never been perfect, but with the huge demand for the limited number of permits available each year (especially