The Ridge Merino Solstice Hoodie is a long-sleeve, lightweight, wool-blend hoodie with thumb loops, a relaxed fit, and a 30 UPF rating. It's great for shielding you from the sun whilst enjoying and frolicking in the outdoors. Based in Mammoth Lakes, California (a Pacific Crest Trail resupply
The CDT Resupply Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
As alluded to above, I often advise hikers not to worry too much about resupply before beginning a thru-hike. Barring any dietary restrictions or a tight resupply schedule (i.e. you're on a CDT speed run), there's little reason to stress about where you're going to buy food in Wyoming in a couple of
HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4 Trail Runner Review
The Specs Weight: 10.8 oz / 306 g (per shoe)Heel to toe drop: 4 mmHeel height: 32 mmForefoot height: 28 mmHeight: AnkleClosure: Lace-upUpper material: SyntheticMidsole: EVAOutsole: Vibram MegagripRock plate: NoWaterproof: No (waterproof version available)Country of Origin: USASizes: Men's sizes
Pacific Crest Trail Advice for 2021 (from the Class of 2020)
Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket Review
The Specs Weight: 10.6 oz / 300 gShell Fabric: Pertex QuantumMaterial: Pertex Quantum brushed nylon with DWR (37 g/m2)Fill Power: 900+ goose downFill Weight: 3.7 oz / 105 gHood: YesPockets: 2Country of Origin: USASizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLColor: Black, Blue Sky, Midnight, SunburstMSRP: $339 The
The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
In the third part of this year's Continental Divide Trail Thru-hiker Survey, we take a deep dive into Continental Divide Trail hikers' gear. CDT gear lists vary wildly between hikers and (spoiler alert) it's impossible to find a perfect CDT gear list. That said, we can try. I've organized this
Thule Force XT XL Roof Box Review
The Specs Volume: 18 ft³ / 510 litersExternal dimensions (in): 82.75 x 33.75 x 17.25External dimensions (cm): 210.18 x 85.72 x 43.81Internal dimensions (in): 77.5 x 29.5 x 15.25Internal dimensions (cm): 196.85 x 74.93 x 38.73Height off crossbar: 16.1 in / 40.89 cmLoad capacity: 165 lb / 75
Pacific Crest Trail Horror Stories (Class of 2020)
As part of the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, I ask hikers what their lowest moments on the trail were and when, if ever, they encountered a situation where they felt legitimately afraid or in danger (e.g. when you're about to be eaten by a bear). Sadly, the PCT is more than following a line
The Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey (2020)
In the second installment of the 2020 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey, we'll take a look at the hikers who were actually on the trail this year. Normally, this information is covered in the initial survey publication, but because of many hikers choosing to cancel their hikes due to COVID-19, I