There are certain things that universally bring joy to backpackers: a fresh pair of socks, a well-earned meal, getting into your tent at night, an unexpected great view, and of course… the sensation of putting on your favorite puffy as...
We try out out a TON of different products from a TON of different companies. Some of it's great and some of it is pretty terrible. Of the great products we test, there are only a few items that are truly...
Backpackers always have bears on the brain. We think about them when we are planning a trip, when we are hiking, when we are in camp, and when we are going to sleep. Most of what we can do to...
As someone who takes my morning coffee ritual seriously, I wanted to know the truly best option for a cup of joe while lightweight backpacking. My criteria came down to two critical factors: 1) Taste that would inspire me as...
I still vividly remember when I upgraded from a RidgeRest to an REI brand air-filled sleeping pad for backpacking. I had just graduated from college and was about to set out for eight months traveling and backpacking through Argentina. That...
Whyld River launched a Kickstarter for its DoggyBag – a high quality sleeping bag for dogs – on Tuesday. It funded in less than 12 hours. And I wasn’t surprised! I’ve been testing a medium-size DoggyBag for almost a month....