Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 6 Trail Shoe
The King of the thru-hike is back and better than ever. Now on v6, this Lone Peak might be my favorite version yet. The upper …
The King of the thru-hike is back and better than ever. Now on v6, this Lone Peak might be my favorite version yet. The upper …
The Patagonia Black Hole® Waist Pack 5L is a durable fanny pack built for hiking, biking, and travel. Coming in at a lightweight 11.3oz, this …
100 Hikes of a Lifetime is a new book by National Geographic featuring some of the world’s most scenic trails. The book is organized into …
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Quantum Energy Squares are a new energy bar containing as much protein as a whole egg and as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. These bars are gluten free, vegan, soy free, dairy free, non-gmo, and contain no artificial flavors or colors.
Run Gum is a caffeinated energy gum company that was founded by Olympian, Nick Symmonds and his coach, Sam Lapray. I have used Run Gum for hiking, trail running, and gym workouts, and will detail my experience in this review.
I’ve used the Exos 48 on countless backpacking trips and day hikes over the past few years, and have started to use the Exos 58 a little more now that I have to pack for my infant son as well. In this post you will find my review of these packs based on 3 years of intensive experience.
In this guide you will find a full list of every gear item I brought with me on the JMT, along with their weight (oz) and and my personal rating. I’ll break down each gear category and give insight on items that worked well, gear that didn’t work well, and the reasons why. The categories include: Backpack and Poles, Shelter and Sleep, Electronics, Clothing, Bear Canister Water and Cooking, and Miscellaneous.
In 1996 , eight climbers got caught in a blizzard  and died while attempting to climb Mt. Everest. They achieved their goal of reaching the …
A few weeks ago, I got an email asking if I wanted to sample some jerky for an upcoming food review. I’ve been getting a …
I spend a lot of time writing about trail shoes on this blog, but to optimize the performance, health, and comfort of your feet, you …