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The tiny Garmin inReach Mini 3 packs two-way satellite messaging, interactive SOS, and reliable Iridium coverage into 3.5 ounces. Worth it for remote or solo hiking?
Brooke Wilder
7 min read
Three very different pack approaches that serve completely different backpackers. Here is how to pick yours.
Brooke Wilder
9 min read
The MSR Switch earns its weight with true simmer control and two cookware modes. It is a strong pick for trail cooks, but overkill for boil-only backpackers.
Brooke Wilder
6 min read
A reservation-first plan for a 22-mile Smokies backpacking route from Newfound Gap to Icewater Spring and Pecks Corner shelters.
Brooke Wilder
9 min read
A thoughtfully packed freestanding shelter for bikepacking pairs, but the premium and thin long-term evidence make it a niche buy.
Brooke Wilder
5 min read
A 37-mile out-and-back from Olympic's Hoh rainforest to the non-glacier Lateral Moraine viewpoint above Blue Glacier, with permits, camps, hazards, and itineraries.
Brooke Wilder
12 min read
The XTherm NXT brings more insulation margin. The Tensor All-Season gives side sleepers a quieter, roomier bed. Here is how to choose based on the trips you actually take.
Brooke Wilder
6 min read
A remarkably light and compact inflatable pad for ounce-counters who mostly camp in mild conditions, but the premium price and limited insulation narrow its appeal.
Brooke Wilder
5 min read
The Mini 3 brings a much better screen, tougher ratings, and more navigation capacity. The Mini 2 keeps the same core safety jobs for less.
Brooke Wilder
7 min read
