Gear
PCT 2018 Gear Review
Just over a year ago, I began preparing for my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Giddy with the thought of a new and exciting adventure, all I wanted to...
The Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week: Week of 10/12
This is the season to be gearing up while saving money. We scoured the internet to find the best timely deals on some of our favorite backpacking items---from base layers...
Our Favorite Insulated Jackets for Women
The following is a sponsored post brought to you by REI. Find your Patagonia Down Sweater MSRP: $229 This is about as simple as it gets. 800-fill down, DWR-treated face fabric,...
Gear Review: REI Co-Op Essential Rain Jacket
Circumstances of Review I have used this jacket during both rainy walks in Philadelphia, and wet early-fall hikes in the Pennsylvania woods. We've had rain almost every day during the...
Food Review: Packit Gourmet Homemade Backpacking Meals
Packit Gourmet started as a way to feed Debbie and Jeff Mullins's family during outdoor adventures. They then turned their backcountry culinary skills into a family-owned and operated business. They
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoodie
The Atom LT Hoodie is Arc'teryx's top-rated synthetic jacket. This piece is built for those of us seeking a lightweight jacket option that comes with no doubts about performance in...
Gear Review: Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 Backpack
The Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 ultralight backpack is best used for multiday hikes or thru-hikes. Experienced hikers who have a handle on their base weight will enjoy the Gorilla while...
Gear Review: Sierra Designs’ High Side Solo Tent
Big Agnes Copper Spur 1) was showing its age after around 2,000 miles of use. On the other hand, the timing wasn’t so great in that it was late fall...
Testing Therm-a-Rest’s New Ultralight Sleep System
I recently spent a few days backpacking through Wyoming's Wind River Range with Therm-a-Rest as they debuted their new, sub-two-pound ultralight sleep system. We Therm-a-Rest's new ultralight
Our Favorite Deals from REI’s Labor Day Sale
Labor Day means the end of summer, means a long weekend, means shoulder season adventuring has begun. To celebrate, REI is offering a slew of discounts across many of their...
