Gear
Zpacks Plex Solo Ultralight Tent Review
I’ll get right to it. The Plex Solo is a brand new trekking pole tent released by the storied DCFmongers at Zpacks. The name gives little away besides a suggestion...
The Top Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Pads on the Appalachian Trail: 2021 Thru-Hiker Survey
Each year here at The Trek, we ask long-distance hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT) about the sleeping systems they used on their 2021 Thru hike. This post will cover...
The Best Backpacks for Thru-Hiking of 2022
Your backpacking pack is one of the most important components of your backpacking setup. Your style of pack goes hand in hand with your style of hiking. They need to...
How to Hammock Camp the CDT: Gear, Advice, Section-Specific Tips
Other hikers: “What do you do if the area you're in has no trees for a hammock?” Hammock Campers: “Walk to somewhere with trees.” Secret hammock spot night two of...
Goosefeet Gear Down Socks Review
A backpacking Truth I've come to realize is that good sleep on the trail is extremely important. And this looks different for every hiker. It's all about striking a perfect...
The Best Thru-Hiking Tents of 2022
Choosing a tent for your thru-hike is a big deal, but it's also probably the least stressful house shopping experience you'll have over the course of your lifetime. Enjoy it....
Top Tents and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail: 2021 Thru-Hiker Survey
Each year here at The Trek, we survey long-distance hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT) on the shelter systems they use. In this post we’ll cover the trends from the...
Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket Review
It may not be one of backpacking's Big 3, but the down jacket is right up there as one of the most discussed pieces of gear. Who makes the warmest...
Nathan Tempo Quarter Zip Long Sleeve Shirt Review
I was lucky to add the Nathan Tempo Quarter Zip Long Sleeve Shirt to my wardrobe this winter. As the weather’s been getting colder, this quarter-zip has become my go-to...
I’ve Been a Thru-Hiker Since 2013: Here’s How Gear Has Changed
When I graduated from college in 2013, I had no idea what I was doing with my life. But I did know that I wanted to hike as much of...