Solo Backpacking in the South San Juan Mountains
The South San Juan Mountains of Colorado are known to be gorgeous and extreme. Two of the things that…
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Spring Outdoor Gear Guide for 2025 Adventures
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. -
How to Prepare Homemade Backpacking Meals
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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Osprey Stratos 24 Review
Osprey Stratos 24 review: feature-filled backpack with robust suspension, well-placed pockets, and more carrying capacity than its 24-liter package lets on.
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Thru 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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YETI Rambler 36 Review – Does It Really Keep Drinks Cold?
The YETI Rambler 36 is a bottle you can throw around and beat up, that will still love you and never leak. Cold, hot, and seriously huge. Drink up.
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7 Epic Spring Hikes to Explore This Season
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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How to Calculate Backpack Weight with LighterPack
Want to calculate backpack weight more effeciently? LighterPack is a free, easy-to-use tool to get you there.
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5 Backpacking Gear Essentials Worth Spending Money On
A comprehensive guide to the five pieces of backpacking gear worth spending money on.
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Backbone Trail Complete: Thru-Hiking Santa Monica Mountains
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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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.
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6 Long Distance Trails Backpackers Will Love
Want to get deep into the wilderness? Here are 6 long trails backpackers will love. Hikers too.
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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.
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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!
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The State of Cottage Gear: EnLIGHTened Equipment Interview
“Backpacking gear is a series of tools, not a goal in itself.”
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Backpacking Food Guide: Nutrition and Meal Planning Basics
This backpacking food primer by Lee Flynn helps you pack the right grub for the wilderness.
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How to Maintain a Trail in 11 Steps: DIY Stewardship Guide
A trail overseer provides simple steps for how to maintain a trail.
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20 Hilarious One Star Reviews of National Parks
We sourced 20 one-star Yelp reviews of National Parks for your viewing pleasure. Experience the majesty of the National Parks — or, not so much.
