What is “LEACE NO TRACE”? Before “Leave No Trace” became a charity organization to teach outdoor ethics in 1994, “No Trace” was a National Park Service pamphlet to educate backcountry…
Buying a sleeping bag is an important decision. Our gear guru Jason takes you through the 5 questions you’ll want to consider when buying a sleeping bag in 2020. You…
Awesome! You’ve decided to get into mountain biking, but you’ve quickly realized there are a ton of bikes, components, wheels, bars, pedals, and aye yi yi to choose from. How do you…
Your camping trip was a great success and you had a ton of fun. When you’re back home, it’s easy to just chuck all of your camping gear aside, take…
Shorter hiking trips mean you can take along energy bars and other small, eat-with-your-fingers foods. When you’re going on a longer backpacking trip, you’re going to need to cook…
Winter weather backpacking can provide breathtaking views. The landscape completely morphs and features emerge that can’t be seen any other time of the year. Backpackers tend to get stir crazy…
Alright – so you’ve decided to turn those travel dreams into reality and seek out new adventures and memories overseas. Whether you’re a first-time adventurer or a travel aficionado, there…
The Kesugi Ridge Trail in Denali is easy to navigate and can be done in a long weekend, but the breathtaking views make it a must for avid backpackers. Known…
Kayaking is a fantastic sport for beginners to learn, and it’s relatively easy to pick up; within just a few hours, you’ll be paddling right along. There are numerous kinds…
As a part of our backpacking for beginners series, our resident backpacking expert Jason shares tips on The Ten Essentials of Outdoor Travel as established by mountaineer and wilderness guide.…
