For a select population of people, Outdoor Prolink is your go-to source for discounted gear. Unfortunately, Outdoor Prolink is only available to outdoor industry professionals and the website can be confusing to navigate, even if you do qualify for their program. That’s why we’re here to de-mystify Outdoor Prolink and its entire program so you …
There are plenty of ways to eat a “no-cook” camping meal. There are many creative, flavorful, and healthy meal options to try while camping that don’t require you to break out a stove, start a fire, or boil water. Although these recipes are intended for car-campers, they can be assembled with nothing other than a …
When not on the trail yourself, what better way to spend your R&R time than reading about other great athletes on the trail! In no particular order, the following list is broken into two sections: inspiring ultra-running stories and guide books about ultra-running. There is something on this list for everyone! These ultra-running authors will …
Even if you’ve never backpacked before, you can probably imagine that it’s pretty darn easy to be dirty, sweaty, and straight-up stinky when you’re outside for a day. Now imagine being outside for three, ten, or even thirty days straight without access to a modern shower and toilet – you’d be pretty smelly, huh? While …
Here are 50 of my favorite mountain quotes, with a generous helping of John Muir the naturalist’s words mixed throughout for good measure. Not all of these quotes are rosy and sweet, and neither are the mountains… “Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we …
While you’re considering what pants you should wear for winter hiking, you need to remember the three things that all of your winter hiking gear should offer. Those three things are keeping you warm, dry, and on-the-go. While it might seem easy to assess what you should use for base layers and waterproof shells, figuring …
Montana-based Go Fast Campers make some of the world’s premier roof top tents and truck bed campers for avid overlanders and off-road enthusiasts. These campers and tents are extremely durable and lightweight, so you can take on any type of terrain without worrying about damaging anything. Let’s take a look at the specs of the …
Finding an amazing and useful gift for the hiker close to your heart can be hard. Check out this list for a variety of 52 of the best gifts for hikers of all kinds. You’re sure to find something that piques your interest and hopefully leads you to finding the perfect gift for that special …
We’ve all heard horror stories of people getting terribly sick from unsafe drinking water, sometimes even after they tried to filter or purify it. The good news is, as technology and science has progressed, humans have continued to advance water purifying methods. So, filtering and purifying water while backpacking from a natural source is quite …
If you’re a trail running beginner and looking for some tips, then we’ve got a few ideas that can help you get ahead of the pack early on. Whether you are heading out for your first trail run or deep into training for your first 50K, trail running does require some planning before you head …