Spring Forward Gear Guide 2024
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 Calculate Backpack Weight with LighterPack
Want to calculate backpack weight more effeciently? LighterPack is a free, easy-to-use tool to get you there.
5 Pieces Of Backpacking Gear Worth Spending Money On
A comprehensive guide to the five pieces of backpacking gear worth spending money on.
GearTrade Reviews and Business Model, In-Depth Interview
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
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.
Community Highlight: Watch Every Mile of the John Muir Trail in Minutes
HitTheRoadZak showcases the John Muir Trail in minutes via a second of video for every mile of his hike. Interview with the NOBO duo.
REI Garage Sale: Store Dates and Tips for the Uninitiated
The REI Garage Sale makes and breaks outdoor hearts. We provide store times and dates for upcoming garage sales, and general tips for how to succeed.
Kickstart the Cinch-N-Clinch, a Newfangled Carabiner Bungie
The Cinch-N-Clinch is simple thing that holds other things. Really, it’s not complicated. But it’s smart. Kickstart the project.
Get Cairn, the Outdoor Gear Subscription Box
Carin is an outdoor gear subscription box that arrives monthly or quarterly. The service has curated items from brands you might not know for $25+ a month.
Kickstart the Freestyle BivyPack, the Transforming Tent Backpack
Kenny Flannery and Helium Hiking Equipment launch the Freestyle BivyPack, a 50 L backpack that transforms into a one-man bivy sack. Support the Kickstarter now!