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Bridger 65L Backpack Review

The Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 is a highly anticipated pack series and I was thrilled to finally get my hands on one to review. For several years the Mystery Ranch Terraframe 65L has been my go-to backpack. So I was excited to see what innovations were included in the Bridger 65L.

Best Hiking Pants for Backpackers

A hiker's attire can make or break any adventure. So today, I'm going to be talking about something very near and dear to my butt…I mean heart! Pants. I'm going to be discussing pants - 3 of my favorite pants, to be specific. By taking a closer look at various styles (i.e. the Rab Radius, the Coalatree Trailhead, and the Outdoor Research Ferrosi), I'll be able to highlight the pros and cons of different materials, fits, and features. All three pants are similarly priced, and so the right pair(s) for you will really come down to your own preferences and needs. But here's what I can tell you. 

Ditching The Jetboil & What I'm Using Instead

The Jetboil has become the go-to stove for many backpackers. It boils water incredibly fast and has highly efficient heat transfer, which therefore saves on fuel. These selling features are no doubt what captures the attention of the camping community, myself included. For the last several years I shifted almost exclusively to using the Jetboil.

Gregory Baltoro 65 Backpack Review

The Gregory Baltoro is one of the classic backpacks for backcountry adventuring. I used an older, slightly larger version (the Baltoro 75) while on a 7-month trek through the Andes of South America. Recently, I got a chance to test out the revamped design in advance of its spring 2022 release. I loaded up a good 35lbs in the 65-L pack and took to the red cliffs of Sedona, Arizona, to hike several miles over mixed terrain. How do the latest upgrades compare to the tried-and-true predecessor? Here's what I can tell you. 

Sea to Summit Tent Comparison: Telos vs Alto

Sea to Summit's new lineup of lightweight backpacking tents made waves last year for backpackers everywhere. The Telos TR2 and Alto TR2 tents share many overlapping features while still presenting some key differences that keep backcountry folks debating around the fire (and in the YouTube comments section). For this rundown, I recruited Dan Becker, who has implemented the Alto TR2 tent for most of the last year. Since I am a proud owner of the Telos TR2 tent, we can both speak to the specs and from personal experiences in the wild. 

Hiking the Grand Canyon: Thunder River to Deer Creek

Chilled to the bone, I crawled out of my tent to greet the first light of the day. Temperatures were well below freezing in the night and I slept atop six inches of snow that had just fallen. But the morning light is beautiful at the rim of the Grand Canyon. And it would surely be much warmer nearly a mile lower in elevation, where I’d be by day’s end.

Backpacking in the San Juans Mountains: Beautiful Views of Colorado

Southwest Colorado Road Trip After two months on the road, Kristi and I began a slow, meandering exploration of Southwest Colorado. This little nook of...

Backpacking Gear Review 2021

Backpacking with someone new can be an eye opening experience. They come from different backgrounds and learned skills and techniques that may vary wildly...

Hiking the Cirque of the Towers in the Wind River Range of Wyoming

The Wind River Range is nestled southeast of the Grand Tetons. The mountain drama, the sheer rock rising vertically out of the plains that is so dramatic in the Tetons, is also gloriously present in the Wind Rivers as well. But the Wind River Range requires more effort to get to, and thus, doesn’t have the crowds of its big brother in the National Park.

Eric Hanson: Trail & Camp

An avid hiker, knowledgeable wilderness explorer and passionate adventurer, Eric Hanson is the face of the Epic Trails – Hiking project. Eric has a strong presence in the online hiking community and shares his adventures in an approachable and inspirational way.

Uganda: Exploring the Pearl of Africa

With fifteen years since my last trip to Africa, and this being my first visit to a nation in East Africa, Uganda was a completely new experience. Known as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is one of four countries that edge Lake Victoria—the largest lake on the continent—and source of the White Nile River. Here, where the greatest river in the world begins its odyssey, I began my journey.

Backpacking For Beginners

Backpacking doesn’t have to be a sufferfest. It's entirely possible to enjoy your experience and be comfortable in the wild. Here’ everything you need to know to get started.

Backpacking in Utah's Canyon Country

The desert is an unforgiving place. It is a land of unforgiving extremes. It can kill you because it’s either too hot or too cold....

Packing List: What to Bring on a Multi-Day Backpacking Trip

Even seasoned pros forget. Don’t leave anything at home. Here’s the definitive backpacking checklist.

Do It: Backpacking Coyote Gulch

Coyote Gulch is a magical slice of paradise in the middle of the Utah desert. It has grown in popularity in the last decade,...