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The South San Juan Mountains of Colorado are known to be gorgeous and extreme. Two of the things that truly speak to me! The San Juans also happen to be where I live! With that being the case, I am often solo backpacking through them and creating routes that get me off the beaten path. […]

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Spring is in the air!
If you find yourself itching to hit the trails and head out on adventures, you’ve found yourself in the right place. I’ve rounded up some exciting new gear that’ll help you have fun this season. From car camping to the most epic off-trail routes, these pieces have been curated to show off some of the best pieces of spring gear to support the way you play.

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Thomas Freeman opts out of freeze dried meals to create his own homemade backpacking meals. Here are his reflections, a cost analysis, and recipes.

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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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The Wildland Scout is a modular bushcraft backpack made by YNOT in collaboration with Joe Robinet. We interview YNOT about the creation of a unique pack.

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Day hikes and overnight backpack trips abound in this roundup of epic spring hikes for 2016. Get a brief overview of the hikes and plan your next trip.

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Want to calculate backpack weight more effeciently? LighterPack is a free, easy-to-use tool to get you there.

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A comprehensive guide to the five pieces of backpacking gear worth spending money on.

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We interview GearTrade COO Rob Reinfurt about the used gear business model, customer service, and how people use the website for crazy deals on outdoor gear

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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.

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