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Best Backpacking Stoves of 2024
Best Backpacking Stoves of 2024
We’ve spent years cooking up this list of the best backpacking stoves around so backcountry chefs and Cup Noodle connoisseurs can find their perfect match.
Timberline Trail Backpacking Guide
Timberline Trail Backpacking Guide
The Timberline Trail around Mt. Hood is one of Oregon’s most iconic and scenic trails. This 40-mile loop is a fantastic way to experience the immense size and beauty of Mt. Hood.
CleverHiker Gear Guide
CleverHiker Gear Guide
Trail-tested recommendations on the best hiking, backpacking, and camping gear for maximizing comfort, minimizing weight, and increasing smiles.
Best Camping Hammocks of 2024
Best Camping Hammocks of 2024
We’ve been kicking back in the backcountry to bring you our trail-tested top picks for hammock camping in comfort. Put your feet up and chill out with…
Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024
Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024
Our team of seasoned backcountry experts hiked thousands of miles using the best backpacking packs on the market to narrow down this list of…
Updated Best Backpacking Tents – Gear Guide
Updated Best Backpacking Tents – Gear Guide
10 BEST BACKPACKING TENTS OF 2016 Earlier this week I updated my Gear Guide to include a list of the 10 Best Backpacking Tents. If you’re in the market for a new bombproof, spacious, and lightweight shelter, I highly recommend having a look. Enjoy!
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2024
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2024
From summer summits to winter wanderings, our trail-tested list of the best backpacking sleeping bags will keep you warm and cozy in…
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2024
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2024
Whether you’re looking for inflatable or foam, ultralight or ultra-plush, we’ll help you get a great night’s sleep in the backcountry with our trail-tested picks…
Updated Best Lightweight Backpacks List – Gear Guide
Updated Best Lightweight Backpacks List – Gear Guide
7 BEST BACKPACKS OF 2016 Last week I updated my Gear Guide to include the 7 Best Lightweight Backpacks of 2016. It’s a list of fantastic hiking packs for thru-hiking, long-distance trekking, or just getting more comfortable on shorter backcountry trips. I hope you find it helpful!
Patagonia M10 Jacket Review
Patagonia M10 Jacket Review
The Patagonia M10 Jacket is a fantastic rain shell for any lightweight adventurer. It has quickly become my all-time favorite backpacking jacket, and I expect you’ll feel the same.
Top Gear Picks of 2024
Top Gear Picks of 2024
This is where we highlight a wide range of exceptional choices, and talk about our personal favorites.
Mountain House Meal Review – 3 New Flavors
Mountain House Meal Review – 3 New Flavors
Mountain House recently released three new flavors – Biscuits and Gravy, Chicken Fried Rice, and Italian Style Pepper Steak with Rice and Tomatoes. We really enjoyed the new flavors, so I thought I’d write a quick post to spread the word and share our thoughts.
Trip Report: Mount St. Helens Loop – Ape Canyon to Smith Creek
Trip Report: Mount St. Helens Loop – Ape Canyon to Smith Creek
Earlier this week, Annie and I took a trip to the east side of Mount St. Helens to explore a 28-mile backpacking loop a friend had recommended. We were blown away by how remarkably beautiful, surprisingly diverse, and unexpectedly secluded the route was.
Reader Response: LightHeart Duo vs. SMD Lunar Duo vs. ZPacks Duplex
Reader Response: LightHeart Duo vs. SMD Lunar Duo vs. ZPacks Duplex
Hey Dave, I’m looking to buy the LightHeart Gear Duo tent. Could you elaborate on some the pros and cons you have experienced as well as how it compares with other two person single wall tents?
Trip Report: Elk Meadows & Elk Mountain
Trip Report: Elk Meadows & Elk Mountain
Short backcountry trips are a fantastic way to reboot your system and cleanse weekly stress. It’s always amazing to me how quickly I feel my body relax when I begin a hike. It often only a few steps before I start to feel the peace of the wilderness wash over me.
Spikeball Review – Spoiler Alert: It’s Awesome
Spikeball Review – Spoiler Alert: It’s Awesome
Spikeball is a ridiculously fun beach & park game played with 4 people. It’s like a warped version of 2 v. 2 volleyball that’s heavy on spikes, drop shots, trickery, and diving around. It’s great for players of all skill levels. If you enjoy active outdoor games, you’ll love Spikeball.