Gossamer Gear Mariposa Ultralight Backpack In our constant search for the ultimate ultralight backpacks, we have come across a lot of quality, lightweight backpacks that will get any job done in the backcountry. However, our latest find, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa Ultralight Backpack might be our new favorite. The Mariposa Ultralight Backpack was just named a winner […]

MSR Flex 4 System Cookset Eating in the backcountry can be a bit of a pain in the butt. You can either skimp on “real” food, opting for snacks and protein shakes and energy bars, or you can bring cooking supplies, which can be clunky, cumbersome, and take up an unfortunate amount of space and […]

As we mentioned yesterday, now is the prime time to do your shopping for summertime outdoor gear at REI. With REI dividends being sent to members everywhere, the company is bustling with the best deals of the year on all types of backpacking and camping equipment. Of course, most of these deals necessitate that you’re […]

If you’re on an extended backpacking trip, few things are more important for your well-being than getting a good night’s sleep in the outdoors. If you want to keep your energy levels up so that you can keep charging hard day after day, you need to be well-rested and able to sleep comfortably in a […]

When you’re out in the wilderness, the most important thing of all is staying safe. Hopefully, on all of your backpacking and camping trips, you come well-prepared and equipped to take on all possible elements you may encounter. However, even the most experienced mountaineers in the world can run into problems at times, and if […]