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A person in a rain jacket takes a mirror selfie inside an elevator, holding their smartphone. Accompanied by their favorite gear for the Tour Divide, they stand beside a heavily packed bicycle with multiple bags, a water bottle, and various items strapped to it.

The Tour Divide: My Favorite (& Least Favorite) Gear

May 8, 2025

By Mac

Posted in Tour Divide

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Which pieces of bikepacking gear were my favorite, and what I wish I’d left behind for my race of the Tour Divide from Banff to Antelope Wells

The car dashboard in the 2023 Mercedes Sprinter Van showcases a GPS map set for Mammoth Lakes on its digital screen, enhanced with Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Several device holders and a phone charging cable adorn the setup, while a small rearview camera screen is perched at the top right.

How to Get Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto in a Sprinter Van

May 1, 2025

By Mac

Posted in Van Build

Reading Time: 10 minutes

A group of hikers in outdoor gear smile and pose together on rocky terrain, holding a sign that reads Mt Whitney 14,505. A label in the corner reads Class of 2024—one of the 2024 best pct moments under a clear sky.

The Best Moments of the Pacific Crest Trail (2024 Survey)

April 28, 2025

By Mac

Posted in Pacific Crest Trail

Reading Time: 15 minutes

A close-up of a climbers lower legs wearing black BERT Shoes on a colorful indoor rock climbing wall. The wall features various holds in shapes like triangles and circles. A Gear Review label is in the upper right corner.

BERT Shoes Review

April 24, 2025

By Mac

Posted in Review

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Collage of four images: Top left shows a hiker resting on rocks during low moments, top right features two hikers with Class of 2024 gear, bottom left has a group eating outdoors, and bottom right captures a man with a camera embracing the rugged pct 2023 landscape.

The Worst Moments of the Pacific Crest Trail (2024 Survey)

April 21, 2025

By Mac

Posted in Pacific Crest Trail

Reading Time: 18 minutes

Southern Terminus of the PCT

Pacific Crest Trail

Backpacking from Mexico to Canada across the Western US.

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A man standing on a mountain ridge in front of an even bigger mountain

Nepal Trekking

Trekking in the Himalayas among the world’s highest peaks.

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Mount Fuji Sunrise

Japan Hikes

Guides to hiking the mountains of Japan – from Kyushu to Hokkaido.

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Across the Outback

A detailed account of a bicycle ride across the Australian Outback.

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New Zealand Hikes

New Zealand Trekking

Hiking guides from the North and the South Island of Aotearoa.

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Van Life

Converting a van to explore the outdoors (and live in).

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CDT Wyoming Sign in Basin

Continental Divide Trail

A thru-hike along the Continental Divide, from Mexico to Canada.

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A man rowing a raft

Grand Canyon Rafting

A month-long whitewater trip down the Colorado River.

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Western Arthurs Traverse Featured

Tasmania Trekking

Guides to hiking in some of Australia’s wildest terrain.

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Pedra da Gávea

Brazil Hikes

Hiking around Rio de Janeiro – one of Earth’s most beautiful cities.

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Tyler ‘Mac’ Fox

The face behind Halfway Anywhere

Over ten years of trying to get and stay outdoors – despite my own best efforts to the contrary.

Latest Gear Review

A gray and black Gossamer Gear Grit 28 backpack rests on a stone surface, accented by a patch of purple flowers. In the backdrop, green grass and shrubs complete the scene. A Gear Review label is at the top right, capturing attention.

Gossamer Gear Grit 28 Fastpack Review

Posted on April 17, 2025

by Mac

Posted in Review

Reading Time: 11 minutes

An in-depth review of the Gossamer Gear Grit 28 Fastpack, including pros, cons, and everything you need to know about the first fastpacking pack from Gossamer Gear.