Over the last 3 weeks, I’ve hiked over 30 miles in the Stio Men’s Crester Pants, an all-purpose softshell pants designed for epic outdoor adventures. Living in Colorado, 3 weeks in April can mean a blizzard, torrential downpours, 80 degree days, and wind gusts of 30-50 miles per hour. And I had the pleasure of […]
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Buying the Best Softshell Jacket
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Softshell jackets: How I love thee! You’ve warmed me skiing since I was 4, provided shelter from torrential downpours all over the Rocky Mountains, served as a blanket while hiking through northern Spain, kept the wind & sleet off my body while biking around Colorado. If I wasn’t already married, I’d probably marry you. Seriously. […]
How to Choose the Best Backpacking Stove for You
by Perry Rosenbloom
In order to find the best backpacking stove on the market, you’ll need to do some homework. More importantly, you need to be aware of your personal needs as a backpacker. Not every backpacking stove is the same, you see, because not all backpackers are the same. There are ultra-light hikers who generally don’t want […]
Best Backpacking Water Filters
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The process of buying a new backpacking water filter is much more complex than you might think. You could just go into your local REI and pick up the first model that you see, but you’d be doing yourself a disservice. All water filters are different–in size, in shape, in weight, in ability, and in […]
Best Backpacking Tents
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Backpacking tents are designed to be ultralight, easy to pitch and have large enough vestibules for you to store your gear (But not too large that the extra material weighs you down). All the top outdoor equipment brands, from REI, to MSR, to GoLite, to Mountain Hardwear design ultralight tents–but nowhere can you find a […]
Best Lightweight Tripods for P&S and dSLR Cameras
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I’ve bought two lightweight tripods: one for my dSLR and one for my point & shoot. Learn what I liked & disliked about the two ultralight tripods I’ve owned Photography in the outdoors is an unbeatable creative pastime. It’s also a heavy pastime. If you’re looking to cut back on the ounces, get your hands […]
Buying Guide for Ultralight Hiking Clothes
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Learn from an ounce counting backpacker about how to buy lightweight clothing & about the best ultralight hiking clothes for men & women Every ounce is important when you go backpacking for any length of time. The more you carry, the harder it’ll be. Outfitting yourself in the best lightweight outdoor clothing goes a long […]
Disadvantages of Trekking Poles
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OK – I love hiking poles. But there are disadvantages of trekking poles & you should consider them before laying down $150 on a pair. Learn what they are here. Honestly, trekking poles can be amazingly useful in the wilderness, providing you with a number benefits that can help you finish your hiking or camping […]
Best Men's Hiking Boots: Reviews of the Top 3 Hiking Boots for Guys
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I’ve hiked in dozens of men’s hiking boots. Find the best hiking boots for men with my reviews of the top 3 guy hiking boots, including Asolo’s hiking boots. Let me tell you from personal experience: if you don’t have the right hiking boots when you hit the trail, it can lead to absolute disaster. […]
Best Women's Hiking Boots
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Learn why women’s hiking boots are different than men’s & read my reviews of the 3 best hiking boots for women, including Asolo Attiva, TPS & more! I say this–twice–because a lot of the time people think it’s all about the brand name or the model name, no matter your gender, age, or experience level. […]
