Going on a long backpacking trip or your first thru-hike requires tips and knowledge for the trail ahead. Experienced thru hikers, Our Trailing Thought, gives us their list of seven things they wish they knew for their first thru hike.
MoreWant to graduate from casual day hiker to mountaineer? Here are five peaks that give a full-value taste of different aspects of mountaineering without requiring a lifetime of learning beforehand.
MoreThese days it’s possible to be comfortable at camp and move quickly with a light pack. Here are 9 tips to reduce weight without sacrificing comfort and, in the process, making your first fastpacking trip a success.
MoreFor those that are looking for ways to save weight and lighten up your ultralight backpacking and camping adventures, we made a list of tips to save weight on the 10 essentials that should be in your pack every time.
MoreSafety Third’s host, Paddy O’Connell spends a night in the Therm-a-Rest cold chamber to learn how they test their sleep systems.
MoreIn a calendar year, our pal, Chris Pickering, better known on trail as Tarzan, is attempting to hike the three longest trails in North America: the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Appalachian Trail. These trails combine for over 8,000 miles of hiking.
MoreReminisces on his first 50k, Jason Thienel provides a list of tips and tricks that should make your first ultra a bit more enjoyable.
MoreThe last leg of the Pan-American trail follows James Barkman to their southern terminus of Patagonia. He reflects on their moto-mountaineering adventure as they tackle the wild roads and passes of South America.
MoreFor those of you that might not be familiar with quilts, we’re here to put your fears to rest by going through 5 myths about camping and backpacking with a quilt.
MoreLearn why the ProLite Apex and StrataCore construction make it one of the best self-inflating sleeping pads for backpacking and camping.
MoreEver wonder how a sleeping bag rating correlates to performance at camp? Before 2005, it was pretty common for campers to have cold nights due to the inaccuracy and variety of sleeping bag temperature ratings. Today, sleeping bag ratings give campers…
MoreTo help give people an avenue to donate and upcycle their old sleeping bags, we partnered with Cairn and Gear Fix for their Gear Up Give Back campaign.
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