Category: Gear

With a name like "Triple Crown Magic" and tie-dyed color scheme, Salomon's updated Odyssey hiking shoe is clearly marketed toward the thru-hiking community. Could they unseat the Altra Lone Peaks as the most popular shoe on the long trails?

How do the Katadyn BeFree and Sawyer Squeeze compare after long-term field use?

I don't remember meeting anyone else who carried a point and shoot style camera on the trail.  But, using the phone only has a lot of drawbacks, particularly in bad weather.  So, without further ado, here are our thoughts on …

After trying one on the PCT last year, Paul and I determined we really enjoyed our 2 person quilt.  We knew we would use another quilt for the CDT, but we wanted one that was warmer and more packable than …

The Nitecore NU25 headlamp compared against the Petzl e+lite and Black Diamond ReVolt

The right rain gear for a thru-hike is important, but it can be difficult to strike the right balance between weight, function, and cost.

If you’ve ever gone backpacking with your significant other, you might have noticed that sleeping systems designed for two are hard to find. Enter the Exped Synmat Hyperlite Duo.