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 be referring to this page as a … Continued
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 makes sense, if the number one goal … Continued
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 their own food and water, standing right … Continued
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 great hands-free illumination is.. it’s just awesome, … Continued
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, efficient and it never once crapped out … Continued
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 sleeping bag. I think it’s safe to … Continued
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 your first lead. Now it’s time to … Continued
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 world of possibilities to climb harder and … Continued
Tips for Hiking or Backpacking with Your Dog
If you enjoy outside as much as I do, then you probably try to hit the trails any chance you get. And there’s no one in the world who is more excited to tag along on your adventures than your … Continued
Jetboil Flash Cooking System Review
Looking for a stove that gets the job done in a matter of minutes? Well the Jetboil Flash might be the right stove for you. While integrated stoves aren’t the lightest backpacking option, they’re by far the most convenient … Continued
