Staying dry on a rainy backpacking trip is a two-pronged struggle: first, you need to keep the rain from soaking you, and second, your rain gear needs to be breathable enough that you don’t end up protected from the rain but dripping in your own sweat as you hike. A favorite rain jacket for thru-hikers …
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We sleep outside for all sorts of different reasons. Sometimes, it’s because we just want to get away and look at the stars. Sometimes, we want to disappear into the wilderness and let civilization drop away. Sometimes, our objectives take longer than a day, and we have to sleep out by necessity. In all of …
If you have found your way to this list, then congratulations – you must be crazy. We have examined hundreds of treks from around the globe, and then isolated the hardest in terms of terrain, altitude and weather. So, without wasting any time, here they are – the 10 hardest treks in the world: 1. …
Chances are, if you’re running a marathon soon, whether it’s your first or your fifth, your preparation checklist runs long. You’ve laid out your pre-race, during, and post-race fuel, you’ve found the right shoes to run in, you have your support squad in tow – and you’ve checked the race day weather, time and time …
If you’re looking for some amazing hikes that showcase the beauty of Mother Nature, the Bay Area offers some of the best hiking views and conditions you’ll find. Instead of spending your time trying to do the research and narrow down all of your hiking options, we’ve compiled the 10 best Bay Area hikes that …
Below, I will detail a few different ways that you can get faster at hiking uphill. I will warn you, getting faster at hiking takes dedication to training. You wont be faster a hiking overnight, however if you get out on plenty of hikes in the meantime, and do other physical activities, you will become …
Sprinter vans are sleek, functional, and efficient, making them one of the best options out there for camper van conversions. They are the poster van for #vanlife, but these beauties come with hefty price tags. In this article, we’ll explore the costs of buying and converting a Sprinter, and lay out exactly what you’ll get …
There are literally hundreds of options when it comes to buying a recreational vehicle. So much so that it can become completely overwhelming. You’ve probably asked yourself more than once in frustration… “how do I choose the right RV?” and here’s what we recommend: The best way to start the process of choosing an RV …
If you’ve ever talked to a non-runner about running, they’ve probably said some things like, “Running is so hard!” “I can’t run for more than one minute without needing to stop.” “I don’t know how you do it.” It’s almost as if they assume that runners nearly sprint every run, every day. But, as runners, …
Lake Tahoe sits right in the armpit of California due east of Sacramento and is one of the most beautiful crystal clear lakes in the world. The lake is within a giant basin surrounded by ridge lines and mountain peaks in every direction. There is a variety of breathtaking hiking trails in and around the …