Spring Hikes: The Maze Loop in Joshua Tree National Park, California
The Maze Loop in Joshua Tree Park is perfect for spring. A 7-mile loop with elevation gain provides great views of the surrounding area.
Thru Hiking the Santa Monica Mountains: 67 Mile Backbone Trail is Complete
Thru-hike the Santa Monica Mountains with the Backbone Trail, 67 miles from Point Magu into Santa Monica, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Guest Post: Dehydrated Food for Backpackers, A Long Term Storage Primer
Lee Flynn details the purpose and process of dehydrated food for backpackers. Shave some serious weight off your next trip.
Guest Post: 6 Long Trails Backpackers Will Love
Want to get deep into the wilderness? Here are 6 long trails backpackers will love. Hikers too.
Kickstart The Ultimate Strap for Your Hammock
Tired of tying knots that come undone in the middle of the night? Ultimate Hammocks has created the ultimate strap for your hammock. Get in on Kickstarter.
Meet Big Outdoors, A Cottage Gear Online Retailer
Our philosophy is, if you’re a seasoned outdoorsman and you know a lot about the outdoors, you can go to our site and know there’s quality products on there. Inversely, if you know very little about the outdoors and just need some stuff you know will be good, you can go to Big Outdoors and find a couple options that will work.
Guest Post: A Primer to Thru-Hiking Nutrition
Thinking about embarking on an epic walk? You’ll need to start thinking about thru-hiking nutrition. Here’s a primer to get you in the right mindset.
Mosquito Protection for Backpackers and Campers
A guest post from Karen Thomspon of InsectCop details mosquito protection for backpackers and campers. Don’t get bit!
The State of Cottage Gear: Interview with EnLIGHTened Equipment
“Backpacking gear is a series of tools, not a goal in itself.”
Spring Hikes: Blood Mountain Loop, Georgia
Hiking the Blood Mountain Loop in Georgia will take you along the legendary Appalachian Trail for a stunning view.