The Best Hiking Clothes for Any Budget
February 20, 2020
After years of testing, I’ve assembled a list of the best hiking gear on the market, no matter what your budget. Unsponsored, real, and honest advice from a hiking vet.
Adventure Travel and Outdoor Gear Reviews
Did you know that I test outdoor gear for my day job? I apply my same rigorous testing methods for my work that I do right here. From going on guided climbs to testing the latest in women's hiking gear technology, I'm always recommending tried-and-true outdoor products and services just for you!
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I work tirelessly to bring you the best gear recommendations on the market. As a professional outdoor gear tester, I’ve got the inside scoop on the latest hiking gear, camping gear, climbing gear and more. I’ll not only show you how to make informed buying decisions, but I’ve got plenty of recommendations too! These are the most popular outdoor gear posts.
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The Secrets to Scoring an Awesome Discount on Outdoor Gear
November 19, 2019
Get professional advice on how to find the best deals on outdoor gear. Save money the next time you need outdoor gear with this guide to finding discounted hiking, camping, and climbing gear.
8 Pieces of the Best Car Camping Gear You Can’t Live Without
November 4, 2019
Check out these amazing car camping accessories for your next camping adventure!
Go Like A Pro: What’s Really Up with Pee Funnels?
March 15, 2019
Never squat again, an insider’s look into the wonderful world of female urinary funnels.
How to Build a DIY Outdoor Gear Room for $120
February 20, 2019
I never thought I’d be that person who had more than one sleeping bag, a backpack for any occasion, and 2 snowboard setups. But alas, it happened and hey, I’m pretty happy about it. However epically awesome “gear mountain” may become, there comes a time where plastic bins just don’t cut it anymore. That time for me was when I was packing for an impromptu backpacking trip and couldn’t find my headlamp. So what did I do? Waited six months until the weather got crappy and got to work fitting out some unfinished space in my basement to show off all my gear by building a DIY gear room. In the end I had one bitching backcountry closet that didn’t break the bank.
The Ultimate List of Non-Fiction Outdoor Adventure Books
August 26, 2018
I love to curl up with a good adventure read. Here’s a list of the best outdoor adventure books.
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Gear Review: Patagonia Nano Air Hoody
When you find the perfect jacket it’s like finding a best friend. My Patagonia Nano Air Hoody embodies my ideal wilderness safety blanket.
Is a Long Layover in Dubai Worth it?
Over the past 60 years Dubai managed to push its way onto the traveler’s radar. Boasting the world’s tallest building, opulence, and luxury that will make you feel like royalty. Dubai: the Las Vegas of the Middle East. But is that really what’s really going on here? Many people have a long layover in Dubai, but is it really worth leaving the airport?
Trekking Planner Nepal: A Review of Nepal’s Premier Trekking Agency
Layers upon layers of endlessly steeper and higher peaks surround you. You’ve been walking for days, but each rotation of the earth is more astonishingly beautiful than the last. Every village you stop in you’re immediately treated like family. Your guide has been coming to this region for nearly 15 years, he knows everyone like a brother and you, by default, are extended family. Taking a break on the trail you share a snack with your team and a stranger. Open arms, open hearts, and breathtaking scenery. None of this would be possible without the team at Trekking Planner Nepal.
Everything You Need to Know About Taking an Avalanche Safety Course
Zerrpppppp, click. Zerrrrpppp click. Zerrrrpppp click. My legs sound robotic as they slide across the skin track on their makeshift skis. The only thing that reminds me that I’m human is my heavy breathing. “Phew this most certainly is killer,” I huff as make my way up, slowly, towards what I hope is the top of the ridge. We had taken a wrong turn somewhere and ended up on a steep skin track through some rather dense trees.
The Adventurer’s Gift Guide
It’s tough to shop for an adventurer. When it comes to gear we can be pretty particular. Those unfamiliar with the scene often feel intimidated with all the options and the steep price tags. Furthermore, we typically seek out experiences not things. Adventurers are a particular breed that can seem difficult to shop for once the holidays roll around. However, the reality is we are actually quite easy to please. In fact, many of us would rather prefer the company of those we love to any material thing. So here’s an adventurer’s gift guide to spark some inspiration for the adventure lover close to your heart.
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