Best Hydro Flask Alternative: A Review of 7 Awesome Options
Thirsty? We’ve got your back! In this buying guide, we’ll show you 7 awesome alternatives to the trendy Hydro Flask for your hiking and backpacking adventures.
Best Campgrounds in Massachusetts: Sites Your Family Will Love
Planning a camping trip in Massachusetts? Let us do the legwork! Our guide to Massachusetts’ top campgrounds features 21 awesome sites for every kind of camper.
Best Hikes in Gatlinburg: 13 Must-Do Trails
Looking for the top trails near Gatlinburg? If so, our guide to 13 of the best hikes in this corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has you covered!
Best Via Ferrata in the USA: 11 Thrilling Via Ferrata Routes
Searching for the top via ferrata routes in the US? We’ve got you covered! Here are 11 'iron way' climbs showcasing all there is to love about this kind of simplified mountaineering!
Best Hikes Around Boulder, Colorado: 15 Unmissable Trails
From epic, multi-day backcountry excursions to one-mile out-and-back hikes just a short drive from the city, there’s something for everyone in our 15 favorite hikes near (and in!) The People's Republic of Boulder!
What Is a Hammock Ridgeline? And How Do You Make One?
This post will tell you everything you need to know about structural and continuous ridgelines, including why they are useful for setting up your hammock and how they’re made.
Parts of a Backpack: An Anatomy Guide
When looking for a new backpack for hiking, or just trying to figure out what all the parts of your pack do, understanding a pack’s anatomy can come in mightily handy!
Trekking Pole Length: How to Adjust for Various Terrain Types and Optimal Agility
As with every tool, getting the most out of your trekking poles requires knowing how to use them correctly. And for this, finding the ideal length is crucial. In this guide, we explain how it’s done.
Crampons vs Microspikes: Which Should You Wear on Winter Hikes?
In this simple, straight-talking guide, we contrast and compare crampons and microspikes, and reveal which type of traction device is best for your activity type, whether that be hiking, trail running, or mountaineering.