These four insulated pads solve different winter backpacking problems, from safest all-around warmth to comfort-first cold-weather sleep and better value.
Brooke Wilder
5 min read
The right ultralight sleeping bag is not just the lightest mummy bag you can find. It is the one whose comfort rating, fit, down fill, and shell fabric match the nights you actually expect. This guide is for backpackers who already want a sleeping bag instead of a quilt, but still want to cut weight
Brooke Wilder
5 min read
At roughly half the price of a cottage UL pack, the Qidian Pro forces a real question: where did 3F UL Gear cut to get there, and do those cuts sink it for the budget hiker it is built for?
Brooke Wilder
9 min read
At roughly half the price of a cottage UL pack, the Qidian Pro forces a real question: where did 3F UL Gear cut to get there, and do those cuts sink it for the budget hiker it is built for?
Brooke Wilder
9 min read
The Salomon wins for wet protection and support. The Lone Peak wins for adapted zero-drop hikers who want less foot weight and faster drying.
Brooke Wilder
9 min read
These four insulated pads solve different winter backpacking problems, from safest all-around warmth to comfort-first cold-weather sleep and better value.
Brooke Wilder
5 min read
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These four insulated pads solve different winter backpacking problems, from safest all-around warmth to comfort-first cold-weather sleep and better value.
Brooke Wilder
5 min read
The right ultralight sleeping bag is not just the lightest mummy bag you can find. It is the one whose comfort rating, fit, down fill, and shell fabric match the nights you actually expect. This guide is for backpackers who already want a sleeping bag instead of a quilt, but still want to cut weight
Brooke Wilder
5 min read
At roughly half the price of a cottage UL pack, the Qidian Pro forces a real question: where did 3F UL Gear cut to get there, and do those cuts sink it for the budget hiker it is built for?
Brooke Wilder
9 min read
The best bear canister is the one your destination accepts. Start with the agency list, then choose the right volume, weight, and lid for your trip.
Brooke Wilder
8 min read
A tide-first guide to the Lost Coast Trail from Mattole Beach to Black Sands Beach, with permits, hazards, and route-planning basics.
Brooke Wilder
26 min read
The BioLite Range 500 is a comfortable, waterproof rechargeable headlamp for backpackers who want one light for camp, hiking, and smoother night movement.
Brooke Wilder
7 min read
These four insulated pads solve different winter backpacking problems, from safest all-around warmth to comfort-first cold-weather sleep and better value.
Brooke Wilder
5 min read
The right ultralight sleeping bag is not just the lightest mummy bag you can find. It is the one whose comfort rating, fit, down fill, and shell fabric match the nights you actually expect. This guide is for backpackers who already want a sleeping bag instead of a quilt, but still want to cut weight
Brooke Wilder
5 min read
At roughly half the price of a cottage UL pack, the Qidian Pro forces a real question: where did 3F UL Gear cut to get there, and do those cuts sink it for the budget hiker it is built for?
Brooke Wilder
9 min read
The best bear canister is the one your destination accepts. Start with the agency list, then choose the right volume, weight, and lid for your trip.
Brooke Wilder
8 min read
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