The Exped FlexMat is a full-size, lightweight, closed-cell foam sleeping pad for outdoor adventures. With an R-value of 1.5, it's a three-season sleeping pad, but can be used in conjunction with an air mattress as part of a four-season setup. It is available in three sizes, XS (51 x 20.5 in / 130 x
Continental Divide Trail Week 16: MURKAH
Week 16 on the Continental Divide Trail takes us deeper into Montana as we (again) lose Moist and hits the trail town of Leadore, Idaho (where I need to replace my lost sunglasses). We end Week 16 just south of our next resupply in Darby, Montana. Day 106: Moist Is DeadDay 107: Farewell,
REI Anniversary Sale 2022: Guide to Literally Everything on Sale
REI's Anniversary Sale is on and will likely be your last chance to get gear at a discount before the summer (typically, the next date for sales is Labor Day in September). In addition to getting 20% off one full-priced item, members also get an extra 20% off an REI Outlet item. I've put
No, You Don’t Have to Hike to Lake Morena on Day One of the PCT
Lake Morena is approximately 20 mi / 32 km north of Pacific Crest Trail's (PCT) southern terminus at the US-Mexico Border and is a landmark of sorts for PCT thru-hikers. Many hikers have it in their heads that they need to make it to Lake Morena on day one of their thru-hikes; many hikers are
2022 Small Business Sales Week (for backpackers)!
Want to know what separates ultra-cool backpackers from your average backpacker? It's not crushing miles, having lightweight gear, thru-hiking long trails, or being out in conditions they have no business being in - it's having gear that nobody's heard of yet. The backpacking world has exploded
Trans-Catalina Trail Backpacking Guide
The Trans-Catalina Trail runs the length of Catalina Island and is a popular backpacking trail just off the coast of Southern California. At around 38.5 mi / 62 km, the trail can be hiked quickly or at a more leisurely pace - with several alternates and detours available to anyone looking for a bit
method x Fifty-Nine Parks Collection: Increasing Accessibility in Outdoor Spaces
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by method. In an effort to increase access to national parks and promote equity in outdoor spaces, method is partnering with Fifty-Nine Parks and releasing a limited-edition collection of gel and foaming hand wash featuring artwork highlighting five national
Jackery Solar Generator 300 Review
The Jackery Solar Generator 300 is a combination package of the Jackery 300 and a SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel. The Jackery 300 is a 293Wh power bank weighing 7.1 lbs / 3.2 kg with one USB-C port, two USB-A ports, two Type B outlets, and a 12V car port. It's a power bank with enough capacity to