As my outdoor pursuits have become more varied, so too have my gear lists. That said, the three-season backpacking gear list is still the one I've spent the most time refining (and the one I have the most variations of). Here's my three-season backpacking setup for the upcoming year. What's
Pacific Crest Trail Horror Stories (Class of 2021)
In the yearly Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, hikers share both their lowest moments on the trail (physically, mentally, emotionally - the literal lowest point of the trail is Cascade Locks, Oregon), as well as when, if ever, they found themselves in a situation where they felt they were in danger
NEMO Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair Review
The NEMO Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair is the first-ever swinging and reclining camp chair that's designed for stability, comfort, and (somewhat surprisingly) compactness in mind. At 6.31 lb / 2.863 kg, it's not a backpacking chair (unless you are willing to sacrifice pack comfort for at-camp
The Pacific Crest Trail Women’s Gear Guide (2021 Survey)
Pacific Crest Trail women's gear lists oftentimes do not align exactly with the gear lists broken down in the PCT Hiker Survey Gear Guide. I've structured the data here a bit differently than I have in the PCT Gear Guide; for each item, I've first listed the highest-rated and then immediately
Grand Canyon Rafting: Favorite (& Hated) Gear
A Grand Canyon rafting trip requires that you bring all the gear, food, and poop containers you're going to need for the entirety of your time on the river from the start; there are no gear shops or resupply points along the way. After scoring my permit, I learned a lot on my trip through the
Continental Divide Trail Resupply Guide (2021 Survey)
After researching your Continental Divide Trail gear, the question many aspiring thru-hikers move to is that of CDT resupply. What is CDT resupply? It's the replenishment of the food (and other consumable items) carried in a hiker's backpack. Contrary to popular belief, hikers of the Trail of
Ombraz Armless Sunglasses Review
The Ombraz Armless Sunglasses (pronounced ohm-bruhz) are a fresh take on sunglasses eliminating their glasses' arms in favor of a built-in nylon cord. The idea is simple - the arms of your sunglasses are useless and more a liability than an asset. But are they? I've struggled in the past wearing
Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Guide (2021 Survey)
After researching your Pacific Crest Trail gear, the question many aspiring thru-hikers move to is that of PCT resupply. What is PCT resupply? It's the replenishment of the food (and other consumable items) carried in a hiker's backpack. Contrary to popular belief, hikers of the Trail of Pacific
The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2021 Survey
In the second installment of this year's Continental Divide Trail Thru-hiker Survey, we dive into CDT hikers' gear. Continental Divide Trail 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 post