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Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp Review
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp Review
The Black Diamond Spot 350 is one of our favorite headlamps for backpacking because it’s bright, has a long burn time, and it’s full of convenient features. And at only $40, the Spot is a steal for such a powerful and durable headlamp. We named the Spot 350 the best value on our Best Headlamps list.
The Ultimate Guide to Vermont’s Long Trail
The Ultimate Guide to Vermont’s Long Trail
Vermont’s Long Trail rewards hikers with sweeping views of the Green Mountains of Vermont and White Mountains of New Hampshire, spectacular fall foliage in the later months, and a journey they’ll never forget. In this guide, we’ll outline everything you need to know to be successful on the Long Trail.
Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles Review
Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles Review
If you’re looking for a pair of trekking poles with a great balance of strength and low weight, you can’t go wrong with the Gossamer Gear LT5s.
Snow Peak Litemax Stove Review
Snow Peak Litemax Stove Review
This is one of the lightest and most compact backpacking stoves on the market. This tiny powerhouse can boil a liter of water in just under five minutes, and then it folds away nicely to fit into pretty much any cookpot when you’re done.
Top 10 Best Day Hikes in Glacier National Park
Top 10 Best Day Hikes in Glacier National Park
With over 700 miles of trails winding through Glacier National Park, it can be hard to choose what areas you want to explore. The…
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter Review
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter Review
The Katadyn BeFree water filter has become one of our go-tos for ultralight backpacking. This microfilter has an incredible flow rate, and it can be cleaned in the field. Because you can drink straight from the top like a sports bottle. That means, you can spend less time squeezing or pumping and more time enjoying the trail. The BeFree earned a top spot on our Best Water Filters list for its low weight, convenience, and compact size.
Glacier National Park Backpacking Guide
Glacier National Park Backpacking Guide
With more than 700 miles of backcountry trails traversing lush alpine meadows, glacier-carved peaks, deep valleys, and moss-fringed cirques cradling stunning azure lakes, Glacier National Park is as breathtakingly beautiful as it is physically and mentally demanding.
John Muir Trail Gear List: What to Pack
John Muir Trail Gear List: What to Pack
The John Muir Trail is 210 miles of some of the most spectacular wilderness in the United States. Get prepared with our gear list, tailor made for this bucket list adventure.
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent Review
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent Review
The Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo is one of our favorite ultralight one-person tents. It packs down small, it’s easy to pitch, and it’s got a great amount of space inside for a single hiker and their gear. It also holds up better in bad weather and has less condensation issues than some of our other favorite single-wall tents from our Best Ultralight Tents list.
Easy Camping Recipes That Taste Gourmet
Easy Camping Recipes That Taste Gourmet
We’re avid cooks both at home and on our adventures, and it’s taken decades to dial in this list of our favorite camping…
A Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail
A Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail
Planning for your thru-hike of the JMT can be a daunting and overwhelming task – not to mention the difficulty in procuring one of the coveted permits. In this guide we hope to break down every detail you’ll need to begin preparing for what will surely be an adventure of a lifetime.
10 Tips for Capturing Great Adventure Photos
10 Tips for Capturing Great Adventure Photos
A photo speaks a thousand words, especially when it comes to recalling the details of your adventures. A trip may only last for a few days, but great photos will bring back the feels for a lifetime. Learning to capture professional looking photos takes time, but it’s a skill worth growing if you want to better share your experiences, inspire others, and record your memories.
20 Great Deals at REI’s Labor Day Sale
20 Great Deals at REI’s Labor Day Sale
With the changing seasons comes great deals on outdoor gear, cooler temperatures, less bugs, and less crowds. There’s still plenty of time left to get some adventures in before snow hits. And REI’s Labor Day Sale, which runs from August 27th to September 6th, is the perfect time to get your hands on the gear you’ve been eyeing.
Three Fingered Jack Loop Backpacking Guide
Three Fingered Jack Loop Backpacking Guide
This moderately easy and short loop route around Three Fingered Jack offers nearly unending mountain…
14 Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog
14 Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog
Following the tips in this guide will prepare you and your pooch for the trail and build confidence to take them…
Best Hiking Sandals For Men of 2024
Best Hiking Sandals For Men of 2024
Our trail-tested hiking sandal recommendations go the distance to help you find the perfect pair among our top picks for your next adventure.