7 items for the Ultralight Backpacker in your life video I will likely be bringing all the following with me on my journey from Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia by Maryland as much as Penn Marr State Park. ✅Sea to Summit Light-weight Compression sack, 20L mine is […]
I’ve scoped out the perfect offers at REI this week for backpackers, campers, runners, and weekend warriors. If there’s one factor I really like greater than spending time outdoors, it’s discovering nice offers on nice gear. You’ll discover nice costs on past-season types, footwear, and working […]
Possibly I’m the loopy one who believes in newbie’s luck? Or that the second guide in a trilogy is at all times a little bit darker and of extra brutal content material than its siblings? I’m nervous as hell for my subsequent via hike and […]
Your backpacking pack is likely one of the most necessary parts of your backpacking setup. Your model of pack goes hand in hand together with your model of climbing. They should complement one another, no matter whether or not you’re a luxurious camper or an ultralight […]
Trekking pole tents have been a favourite within the ultralight neighborhood for a very long time. However they aren’t all the time sensible. Hikers who don’t use trekking poles, have to arrange a basecamp for day hikes, or take pleasure in multisport adventures the place it’s […]
The new Nemo Tensor Elite sleeping pad is an actual contender for greatest ultralight pad at a scant 8.3 ounces. The Tensor Elite attracts apparent comparisons to the (now discontinued) Therm-a-Relaxation Uberlite, with related weights, sizes, heat, and worth. Can this new child on the block […]
Over the previous couple of years of backpacking throughout the USA and Canada I’ve actually managed to dial in my gear. I’ve examined out all kinds of various gear, on the lookout for what works greatest for me. I used to be lucky although to have […]
Choosing a tent to your thru-hike is an enormous deal, but it surely’s additionally in all probability the least hectic home-buying expertise you’ll have in your lifetime. Get pleasure from it. The perfect backpacking tents strike a stability between weight, value, sturdiness, livable area, ease of […]
Staying linked whereas venturing into the backcountry has lengthy been a problem for out of doors fans, particularly thru-hikers navigating distant trails. Most of us stay divided on whether or not the shortage of cell service is a problem to beat or a good thing about […]
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu For many thru-hikers, that first step is in a pair of Altras. Since launching the Lone Peaks within the US in 2011, Altra has dominated the footwear marketplace for thru-hikers and bold […]