Washing a down sleeping bag (and other down gear) doesn't have to be scary and doesn't have to destroy your gear. Quite the opposite - it will likely extend the life of your gear so long as you take steps to ensure you're washing your down gear correctly. There are a couple of methods available
Hiiker – How to Find Your Next Adventure
Hiiker is an app designed by members of the outdoor community to help users discover, plan, and navigate their outdoor adventures. The app has a growing database with thousands of trails from across the globe (including over 600 in the United States). The app has everything from day hikes and
Patagonia Baggies Shorts Review
The Patagonia Baggies are a lightweight pair of shorts that can be used casually, hiking, biking, water sporting, or really anything that doesn't require any specific legwear. The Baggies are available in a 5" and 7" inseam, but there's also a 2.5" version for women and children's versions as well.
Mac’s Backpacking Gear List 2021 (v3)
I don't typically get to the third iteration of my gear list until the end of the summer or into the fall, but so much has changed in such a short amount of time recently, that I feel disingenuous not updating my list. What's changed from my previous gear list? Here are some of the items that
Sawyer Squeeze vs. Platypus QuickDraw: A Detailed Comparison
The Platypus QuickDraw is the newest direct competitor to the Sawyer Squeeze - a water filter staple among backpackers and thru-hikers. They have a lot in common and may seem like carbon copies of one another at first glance. However, if you're someone who has spent as much time around lightweight
Sierra Designs Convert 2 Review
The Sierra Designs Convert 2 is a modular, two-person, four-season(ish) tent with plenty of living space for one and an acceptable amount of living space for two. It's not quite a four-season mountaineering tent, nor is it a three-season backpacking tent. That said, it's suitable for four-season
Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody Review
The Arc'teryx Cerium LT is a lightweight hoody weighing 10.8 oz / 305 g with 3.6 oz / 102 g of 850-fill goose down. It has a nylon shell, two zippered handwarmer pockets, and one interior chest pocket. It's not the lightest of Arc'teryx's lightweight jacket collection (that accolade goes to the
Sierra Designs Nitro Quilt 35 Review
The Sierra Designs Nitro Quilt is a 22 oz / 624 g, 800 fill power down, three-season backpacking quilt with a 37°F / 3°C comfort rating and 27°F / -3°C limit rating. If you're looking for something warmer, Sierra Designs also makes a 20°F / -6°C version of this quilt. The Nitro has a sewn footbox