6 Amazing Long Hikes When You Don’t Have Time for the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is one of the most epic outdoor adventures. However, not everyone can take six months off for a backpacking trip. Here are some short alternatives.
The Appalachian Trail is one of the most epic outdoor adventures. However, not everyone can take six months off for a backpacking trip. Here are some short alternatives.
Backpacking is a great way to get outdoors and experience nature with all the supplies you need right on your back.
Joan Young (75) has hiked the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail—twice. Here is her firsthand account.
Picture this: You wake up in a tent. The air is cold outside of your sleeping bag. The sun is just about to rise, the first light of day peeking out from behind a nearby mountain range. A few birds have already woken up and are calling out to each other in the trees. Your [...]
The only way I can describe Kungsleden, a Swedish long trail that extends into the Arctic Circle, is that it’s the trail of dreams. On a five-day trek last August stretching 70 miles from Nikkaluokta to Abisko, I drank directly out of rivers and streams, waltzed along boardwalks that made easy work out of miles [...]
If you spend any time hiking in bear country you need to be prepared for a bear encounter. On a recent backpacking trip in northeastern Minnesota, we had Counter Assault Bear Spray on us the entire time, and it provided the safety and peace of mind we were looking for. The main selling point for [...]
Earlier this year, we reviewed the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator and found it to be an essential piece of gear for backpackers and backcountry hikers. It’s a small GPS device that connects to an app on your phone, making it easy to stay in touch with friends and family when you have zero cellular reception. This [...]
Earlier this year, we reviewed the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator and found it to be an essential piece of gear for backpackers and backcountry hikers. It’s a small GPS device that connects to an app on your phone, making it easy to stay in touch with friends and family when you have zero cellular reception. This [...]
Calling all adventurers! We’re giving away a ZOLEO Satellite Communicator, which allows you to stay in touch with friends and family when you have zero cellular reception. We field-tested it this summer and were impressed at how easy it was to use. It provides peace of mind, and is a smart device to carry if [...]
How to choose the right travel backpack? Which travel backpack is the best? Alex and Marko, the Vagabrothers, go over the pros & cons of 4 different minimalist backpacks and help you pick the perfect backpack for your travels.