In the second installment of this year's Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the CDT. 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
The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2022 Survey
In the second installment of this year's Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the PCT. Pacific Crest Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers and (spoiler alert) it's impossible to find a perfect PCT gear list. That said, we can try. I've organized this in a way
Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag Review
The Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag is a lightweight sleeping bag designed for versatility in the backcountry when weight savings is paramount. As the name suggests, it has a full zipper that extends the length of the sleeping bag's side and then around the footbox - allowing the bag to be laid open
UGQ Bandit Backpacking Quilt Review
The UGQ Bandit is a highly-customizable sleeping quilt offered in a variety of temperature ratings, fills, and colors. In addition to being one of the go-to quilts in my quiver (what is the proper term for a collection of quilts?), it's also one of the top five highest-rated and most common quilts
Three-Season Backpacking Gear List 2022 (v2)
I've made a lot more changes to my gear list than I had anticipated, but many of these changes have been a long time coming. This gear is for three-season backpacking and would not be sufficient in winter conditions. Some items have been included for shoulder season hiking - like the base layers
Definitive Cyber Week Sales Guide for Backpackers (2022) – UPDATED!
BOOKMARK THIS PAGE! This list will be updated daily. Be sure to check back for new deals. Many discounts are still under embargo but I can tell you there are additional deals scheduled for many brands. The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday/Week deals for thru-hikers, backpackers, hikers (those
REI GUGO Sale: The Ultimate Guide (2022)
The REI Gear Up Get Out (GUGO) sale is on again! Now through November 21, take 20% off one full-priced item, and an extra 20% off an REI Outlet (already discounted) item with the code GEARUP22. I've put together a comprehensive list of everything on sale this year so you don't have to waste
The Best Ultramarathon Training Gear
When I decided to start training for a 100-mile (160 km) ultramarathon, I had little more than a pair of shoes as far as running equipment went. I quickly discovered that a sport technically requiring zero gear whatsoever - you can run barefoot and in the nude, after all - has available a lot more