Gear

When hiking or backpacking, everybody needs a good way to treat their water. It could be chemical treatments, boiling, or even UV purification, but most of the hikers I know use filters. I’m generally a fan of squeeze filters like the Sawyer Squeeze because of their versatility (see my review and breakdown of their lineup …

Epic Water Filters Outdoor Series Review: The Best Filtered Water Bottle For Hiking Read More »

When exploring the outdoors, having a source of clean drinking water may be the most important thing to consider. Backpacking is always uncomfortable to some degree, but stomach bugs from contaminated water are uncomfortable and dangerous when you’re deep in the backcountry. You can’t carry all your water for a multi-day trip, so you need …

The Best Water Filters For Backpacking and Hiking (in 2022) Read More »

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 …

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

Between Brady and I, he is definitely the gear enthusiast. Prior to our John Muir Trail hike, I used an old-school backpack I got from Goodwill. It served me fine for the over-nighters and weekend trips I was used to, but I’m really grateful for Brady’s knowledge and research that led me to invest in …

Backpack Review: The Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Read More »

Have you ever been hiking in trail runners on a hot, dusty trail and still felt like your feet were suffocating? Me too, and I’d bet money that a lot of other people have had the same problem. Enter: sandals. Switching from boots to trail runners is a foot-freeing step, so why shouldn’t switching to …

Hiking In Chacos: A Legitimate Footwear Option? Read More »