Back in the day, the good ol’ map and compass were the standard of navigation in the backcountry. While guidebooks and beta from friends were helpful in planning a trip, most people used to rely almost solely on a topographic map to get them from point A to point B – until now, that …
Gear Reviews
Nothing ruins a snowboarding trip faster than getting caught without the right gear. We’ve made a handy checklist with all the snowboard gear you need for a day on the slopes or a day in the backcountry. Make sure next time you hit the slopes you’re ready for whatever the mountain throws at you. NOTE: …
Finding the perfect gift is no easy feat. While some people are happy with anything, others aren’t so easy to impress. Choosing just the right gift for the traveler in your life can be an even bigger challenge, as our wanderlust-filled friends, family members, and significant others can be super picky about what they bring …
It is no secret: many people have converted to using trail running shoes as opposed to hiking boots. Why? The reasoning is simple: hiking boots are tight, painful, heavy, and stuffy. And, let’s get real here, breaking them in does not necessarily help. How many times have you heard someone say, “Oh, you have excruciating, …
How many times have you been out on the trail when a blister forms? It’s disruptive to your time outdoors, because you’re in pain the whole trek back. Not to mention you won’t be able to go outside again until the blisters heal. No one likes to hike when they have a stinging hot spot, …
Tank tops with built-in support bras (also known as a built-in shelf bras) are great for those days when you want to achieve maximum support with minimal effort, or when layering up feels too constraining. Supported tank tops are built with varying levels of support and different fabric material for all types of exercise – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
With each new invention in the digital age, consumers are more connected to their technology than ever, but what happens when you need your device charged in the middle of nowhere? Hand crank chargers have been around for quite some time but now, they are more accessible than ever, and can even be used to …