Andrew Skurka’s Backpacking Gear Checklist Template
Andrew Skurka released the ultimate backpacking gear checklist template to the public. Thank you, Skurka!
Watch: Across The Sky, Breaking the Slackline World Record
Théo Sanson broke the highline slackline world record with this epic walk in Castle Valley, Utah. Camp 4 Collective filmed the stunning feat.
Enlightened Equipment: The Ultimate in Backpacking Quilts
Enlightened Equipment is the premier ultralight backpacking quilt company. It has a 10% store-wide holiday sale that ends November 30. Get it while you can!
Watch: Portlandia, Get the Gear!
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein perfectly embody the gear-happy backpacking in their Get the Gear sketch. Watch it here, and enjoy your Turkey Day!
Packing It Out Clears 1,000 Pounds of Trash Off Appalachian Trail [interview]
Led by Seth Orme, Packing It Out is an initiative to keep wilderness trails clean. They started by thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, and cleared 1,000 pounds of trash. Next up, the Pacific Crest Trail. We interviewed them.
Missouri State Parks #OptOutside with Free Camping on Black Friday
Following in the footsteps of REI, Missouri State Parks is offering free camping on Black Friday. We highlight three great sites you should visit.
goTenna: The Wireless Silent 2 oz Communicator
goTenna is a 2 oz dongle that allows people to communicate without Internet or cell reception in a four mile radius. Secure messaging and location sharing makes the device perfect for backpacking. They are answering questions on Reddit all day!
Hike Nike NYC: Pop Up Art for Fall Sneakerboot Collection
Hike Nike is a pop up art exhibit by Nike and Steven Harrington that showcases the Fall 2015 Sneakerboots. Check it out.
Moon Parka: The Spider Silk Coat by Spiber and The North Face
The science of synthetic silk is here, and The North Face created an indestructible, yet biodegradable coat with it. Read about Moon Parka and Spiber here.
Watch: Timestorm Films Presents Patagonia 8K Time Lapse
Martin Heck of Timestorm Films made an unreal Patagonia time lapse video. We interviewed him about the process, the volcano eruption he witnessed, and his future plans.