Gear. It’s intimidating. It’s complicated. It’s personal. It’s expensive. I’ve had a lot of people ask me about gear and getting started. People think that you need to have everything and anything in order to be successful in the backcountry. That’s definitely false. Don’t go running to REI and spend thousands of dollars just yet.
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Incredible Things to Do in the Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah
Incredible experiences in Southern Utah’s amazing national parks.
Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Compression Dry Sack Review
Let’s talk about baggage, compressible baggage that is! In the great search for the perfect water proof compression sack, does Sea to Summit stack up?
Backpacking Gore Lake: Trip Report
Pristine waters and dramatic peaks make this difficult hike a rewarding overnight backpacking trip.
Leave No Trace Basics
Next time you go into the wild, use these tips to help mitigate your impact on the environment.
Hike Like a Woman Ambassador
That one time I became an ambassador for a badass team of adventure babes…