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.
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.”
Guest Post: A Backpacking Food Primer
This backpacking food primer by Lee Flynn helps you pack the right grub for the wilderness.
Community Highlight: How to Maintain a Trail in 11 Steps
A trail overseer provides simple steps for how to maintain a trail.
Spring Hikes: Point Reyes Forest to Sea Hike, California
Want to explore a National Seashore just north of San Francisco? Check out this Point Reyes forest to sea hike, great for hiking or backpacking.
Kickstart the ONE8Ø Light, the Full LED Band Headlamp
ONE8Ø Light aims to disrupt the headlamp industry with a full LED band headlamp. Fully funded on Kickstarter, ready to go. See the product and interview.
20 Hilarious One-Star Yelp 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.