Gear
The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s End of Season Sale
Summer has come to a close (and winter has arrived in certain parts of the country) which means REI is clearing out their shelves to make room for the cold-weather...
Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Haven NetTent and Tarp
I recently got a chance to try out a shiny new toy: the two-person Haven NetTent and Tarp combo by Six Moon Designs. It’s a double-walled, non-freestanding shelter that features...
My Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists: The Things I Didn’t Carry
Two years ago I wrote a post for this website called Gear Lessons From a Hiker Who Never Learned Her Lesson. In it I talked about the enormity of the...
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Uberlite
As any distance trekker can tell you, the post-trail blues are a very real thing. In the months following previous long-distance trips, I've deeply missed the community of hikers, the...
Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
I've been using my beloved REI Quarter Dome 1 tent for all my backpacking needs—some 4,000 miles of hiking—since I bought it in 2015. It's elegantly designed, easy to pitch,...
Gear Review: Hoka One One EVO Mafate 2
Designed for rugged trails and long days, the Hoka One One EVO Mafate 2 was designed with long-distance hikers and runners in mind. The shoe utilizes lightweight and secure materials...
Gear Review: Gregory Maya 22 Women’s Daypack
As a stubborn minimalist, I’m often caught outside with gear that is barely working for its intended purpose. This is especially true when it comes to packs. Resort skiing? No...
Gear Review: Altra Superior 4
Weighing in at around one pound per pair, the Altra Superior 4 is a lean, mean trail running shoe. But how does it perform for lightweight backpacking? This is what I...
Too Close for Comfort? Our Couple’s PCT Sleep System
Do a pack shakedown. Make sure you’ve tuned your gear in before you hike. All sound advice we didn’t take when we embarked on our PCT thru hike. Instead we...
Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Deschutes Tarp
For thru-hikers and backpackers looking for a simple ultralight shelter, the Deschutes Solo Tarp is a reliable and affordable choice. It’s not flashy, but it’s a shelter for anyone who...
