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The Ultimate Day Hike Checklist
Spring has arrived and it is time to hit the trails! Some of you may already have your gear and hiking system dialed in and ready for action, and some of you may... READ MORE
Top 10 Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2020
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a long distance hiker, having the right gear to meet your needs in the backcountry is essential. Now days, ultralight backpacking is the hot new thing, which... READ MORE
Tips to Finding Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly trails may be hard to come by, but we’ve all seen those trail-dogs out there. Those dogs who are kitted out in full hiking gear, saddle bags on their back, carrying... READ MORE
Best Headlamps of 2020
If you’ve ever gone camping, hiking, backpacking, climbing, biking, trail running, or anything else in the outdoors, chances are you’ve used a headlamp. I don’t need to go into detail about how... READ MORE
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Stove Review: Best Backpacking Stove
Let’s take a minute and talk about the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 About 8 years ago, I found a backpacking stove that I absolutely love! The MSR Pocket Rocket. It was light-weight, compact,... READ MORE
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2020
There are two things that I look forward to at the end of a big day on trail. A nice warm meal, and sliding into the cloud of coziness that is my... READ MORE
Best Climbing Harnesses for Beginners of 2020
So, you’ve recently discovered climbing.. Welcome! You’re now entering a new sub-culture of great times with amazing people! Maybe you’ve climbed with a few friends, borrowed some gear, top-roped, or maybe gotten... READ MORE
Top 5 Best Climbing Ropes for Beginners
Getting your first climbing rope is kind of a big deal. I remember the day I got my first rope. The excitement, the realization that I just opened up a whole new... READ MORE