After more than a decade of hiking and testing all kinds of footwear, from heavy boots to trail runners, I’ve finally found a hiking shoe that checks ...
This is what I have: When I first hit the road in my first Sprinter Van (nearly a decade ago!), I packed way too much stuff. My kitchen cabinets were ...
When it comes to hiking gear, there’s one piece that can seriously make or break your experience on the trail: your daypack. I’ve tested a lot of ...
After more than a decade of hiking and testing gear, deuter remains one of the few brands I keep coming back to. My love for their packs started back in ...
Tired of daypacks that rub, ride up, or just don’t feel quite right? I’ve been there—and after two decades on the trail, I’ve finally found the ones that ...
After nine years of van life, including my first messy attempt at packing back in 2016, I’ve learned exactly what clothes and gear you actually need for ...
I’ve been doing van life for the last 9 years, and during this time I’ve tested just about every method and app out there for finding free campsites on ...
Long gone are my days of wearing tank tops on the trail. With all of the time I spend outside, all of that sun exposure really adds up. Between painful ...
My favorite sale of the year – REI’s Anniversary Sale – is here! Taking place May 16-26th, 2025, this is the REI Co-op’s biggest sale, and I’ll be honest ...
I’ve been going to Burgdorf Hot Springs since I was a teenager, and I consider it a quintessential stop on any Idaho road trip itinerary. Back in high ...