How to: Solo Backpacking, Hiking, and Travel for Women
We interviewed well-traveled women to get the details on solo backpacking, hiking, and traveling. Get out of your comfort zone, enjoy solo female travel.
Read The PostNew and Noteworthy Gear: 10 Items that Belong in Your Quiver (Alpine 2019)
Our quarterly update on new and noteworthy gear. The Alpine 2019 edition brings you gear to get through those utterly cold summits.
Read The PostCamp and Hike Giveaway! $1800+ in Prizes
We have partnered with thirteen incredible brands to give you first-class gear for all your camping and hiking! Win over $1800 in prizes. There will be two winners, First and Second Place. Enter with your email address and first name, and earn many additional entries by sharing with your friends, following participating brands on Instagram,
Read The PostBackpacking Holiday Giveaway! $1400+ in Prizes
Eleven incredible brands, two winners, over $1400 in prizes, one epic holiday giveaway. Get first-class gear for your backpacking kit, and get outside.
Read The Post6 Ways to Protect the Environment While Supporting Sustainable Brands
Protect the environment by supporting sustainable brands. Or thrift. Or vote. An in-depth look at how the outdoor industry supports sustainability.
Read The PostThe Best Outdoor Gear 2019 – Hiking, Backpacking, & Camping Highlights from Outdoor Retailer
See our favorite gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. This will be the best outdoor gear for 2019, coming to you straight from the horse’s mouth.
Read The PostSection Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail | Castle Crags to Etna Summit
Section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail requires a plan, and even that might fall to pieces. Read the tale of wildfires in this Castle Crags to Etna Summit section hike.
Read The PostBackpackers.com – Our Favorite Water Bottles
We spent months researching and testing water bottles. After much debate, we came up some favorites, regular and insulated. Get your hydration on.
Read The PostWhat is Massdrop & How Does it Work? Outdoor Gear, the Ultralight Community, and More
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.
Read The PostThru Hiking the John Muir Trail | Maps, Permits, Adventure
Thru hiking the John Muir Trail takes planning, grit, and luck. Read Kara Kieffer’s 220 mile journey through the iconic wilderness, and plan for yourself.
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