For nearly a decade, I was convinced a Sprinter van was the ultimate adventure vehicle. I owned three different Sprinter vans over eight years, spent ...

Packing for a backpacking trip always gives me a little bit of anxiety. Even after nearly 20 years of backpacking, I still find myself double-checking my ...

If you’re new to hiking, it’s easy to feel intimidated before you even step on the trail. I know because that’s exactly how I felt when I started ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...