Adam Mowery's Trip Report
See what happens when we give adventure photographer Adam Mowery great new gear from our sponsors for an epic Shi Shi Beach trip in Olympic National Park.
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Recommended Gear
The MSR PocketRocket 1 has been the stove standard bearer for years, and the PocketRocket 2 is even better. Easy, fast, reliable, and ultralight.
Recommended Gear
The Kelty Cosmic Down 20 is a budget sleeping bag loaded with convenient features for the average backpacker. Down doesn’t come at a better price unless you’re plucking the bird yourself.
Recommended Gear
Water resistant down jacket with unprecedented warmth for weight. The Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody is the only thing I want to wear in the morning.
Recommended Gear
The North Face Jester backpack is a sexy sack that will hold your important junk close to your trunk while impressing anyone who watches you walk.
Recommended Gear
The Osprey Atmos AG 65 is angelic, beastly, and carries the load better than Sam Gamgee would have if Frodo wasn’t so psychotically possessive of his little ring.
Outdoor Guide
Treat your water right. The Best Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers goes deep on what type of filter you should buy, and why.
Outdoor Guide
The Best Backpacks for Backpacking and Hiking is an current list of the best backpacks for the outdoors. We’ve tested, reviewed, and awarded this gear.
Outdoor Guide
The Best Rain Jacket for Backpacking and Hiking is an current list of the best rain jackets for the outdoors. We’ve tested, reviewed, and awarded this gear.
Outdoor Guide
Looking for the perfect urban hiking gift? We’ve got you covered with a highly curated guide. Send your Hiker through the city with new gear they’ll love.
Outdoor Guide
Looking for the perfect day hiking gift? We’ve got you covered with a highly curated guide. Send your hiker on the trails with new gear they’ll love.
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Monthly Highlights
We spent months researching and testing water bottles. After much debate, we came up some favorites, regular and insulated. Get your hydration on.
What is Massdrop? How does it work? We interviewed Massdrop to get the full scoop on discounted outdoor gear, the unique ultralight community, and more.
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