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
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
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
Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System Review
The Platypus GravityWorks is a gravity-powered water filtration system designed for painless water filtration for individuals or groups. The inline filter connects via plastic tubing between two bags - a clean bag and a dirty bag. These bags come in three sizes, 2L, 4L, and 6L. You fill one bag
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review
The Patagonia Micro Puff is a lightweight synthetic hoody that weighs 9.3 oz / 264 g with 2.29 oz / 65 g or Patagonia's PlumaFill - 100% recycled polyester. The hooded Micro Puff (there's a version without a hood as well) has four pockets. two zippered handwarmer pockets and two interior drop
Patagonia Guidewater Backpack Review
The Patagonia Guidewater Backpack is a fully submersible 29-liter backpack with an IPX7 rating and is made from 100% recycled nylon. It has a large interior compartment with an interior stretch pocket, a modular zippered pocket (which can be attached to the inside or outside of the pack), an
The Best Shelters for Couples on the Pacific Crest Trail (2021 Survey)
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail as a couple can be a huge test of a relationship. Which tent or shelter to use as a couple can be an important consideration. Will you sleep together? Separate? Who will carry what part of the tent? Will you use a two or three-person tent? Will you bring no shelter
Three-Season Backpacking Gear List 2022 (v1)
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
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