For the first few years of my hiking career, I thought trekking poles were for people who were either 90 years old or had recently escaped a medical drama. I...
If you’re picturing a grizzled cowboy searing a steak over an open flame, you’re not wrong. The line between a soul-stirring camping trip and a bad story is often drawn...
If you’ve ever stared into the blackened, crusty abyss of your campfire skillet after a hearty meal of chili and thought, “Well, I guess this is its life now,” this...
Something’s calling you. Maybe it’s an Instagram reel of a stunning mountain vista, or a deep-seated desire to prove you’re more than just a sophisticated creature of convenience. You want...
Look, I consider myself a semi-professional packer. I can Tetris a trunk with the best of them, creating a precarious Jenga tower of coolers, sleeping bags, and dry sacks that...
Backpacking gear is expensive. Like, “I-could-have-bought-a-used-moped-for-this-price” expensive. When you drop a small fortune on a featherlight tent or a space-age sleeping bag, you’re not just buying a product; you’re making...
The line between a blissful, “one-with-nature” camping trip and a descent into “why-did-I-ever-leave-my-couch” misery is often drawn by one single, crucial piece of gear. No, it’s not the tent. You...
I woke up on the morning of my first serious mountain hike with a feeling of dread. It wasn’t the altitude or the distance. It was the clothing. If you’ve...
“Which tent is better?” my friend Steve asked, with the earnest confusion of a golden retriever presented with two identical sticks. “This one or this one?” I opened my mouth...