Brady

Hi, I'm Brady and I consider myself a trailbird. I've hiked parts of the Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, and the entire John Muir Trail, and I love all things outdoors.

Bear on grass

The Ultimate Guide To Backpacking In Bear Country: Everything You Need To Know

Hiking and Backpacking In Bear Country: What You Need to Know Where we live and hike in Idaho, the presence of black bears and grizzly bears is a constant reality. While I absolutely love that these living embodiments of wilderness still inhabit our mountain ranges, they also come with some concerns. Bears have the potential …

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Altra Timp and Altra Lone Peak

Altra Timp Vs. Lone Peak: A Detailed Breakdown (Updated For 2021)

Right now we’re experiencing a renaissance in the world of trail-runners-as-hiking-shoes. There are more options than ever, and tons of companies are making great shoes for all types of hikers and runners. One company that often stands out (particularly among thru-hikers) is Altra. The Altra Lone Peak has been a thru-hiker favorite for years, and …

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Hikers in the Narrows

How To Lighten Your Backpack: Ultralight Backpacking Tips For Average Hikers

The word “ultralight” is almost a bad word at this point. Head over to the subreddit r/ultralight_jerk and you’ll see what I mean; the term has been corrupted by folks who spend more time cutting handles off toothbrushes than actually backpacking (or at least that’s one way to look at it). But that doesn’t mean those …

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