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Backpacking in Utah

This backpacking trip in Utah saw our expert, Stella Blashock enjoy the desert in a slightly different climate stage. Check out the post.

Top Hiking Gear of 2023: A Holiday Buyer's Guide

This year has seen tens of thousands of views of our reviews and we are happy to share a Holiday Gift Guide of our...

Ultra Light Hiking Gear Essentials

Stella Blashock takes us through all of her ultra light hiking gear essentials starting with her backpack and down into the layers she wears and more.

Meet Stella Blashock: A Q&A with our New Hiking Expert!

In4adventure.com is happy to announce a new contributor and expert to our web portal, Stella Blashock. Stella Blashock, the new host of BackpackingTV and...

How To Avoid Ticks While Hiking

The rewards of hiking and backpacking are well worth some calculated risks. But in order to make smart choices out there about how to avoid ticks while hiking, it is important to understand more about those critters.

Hiking and Backpacking Snacks

Eric Hanson walks us through some hiking and backpacking snack ideas for you to follow when planning your next multi-day trip.

Osprey Talon 22, Stratos 24 vs CamelBak Arete 18, SnoBlast 22 vs Coulee 20: Hydration Pack Review

Trying to figure out what the best hydration pack for hiking is? Look no further, Eric has the answers for you as he reviews the top!

Budget Hiking Gear for Under $50!

Eric Hanson highlights the best budget hiking gear for under $50. Check the full article out and save!

Hiking App vs Hiking Map: How to Navigate in the Backcountry

Eric Hanson breaks down some key tips for when you are navigating a long trail. Eric looks at maps as well as new apps like onX Backcountry.

Camping Gear Recommendations

Eric looks at some misleading camp gear specs and turns them into some key camping gear recommendations that will help save some grief.

Hiking North Dakota: Bison Encounters and Petrified Forest Adventures

Eric and Kristi spend a few days hiking North Dakota, walking along the footsteps of Roosevelt on his home turf.

What Not to Bring Hiking

Eric Hanson goes through what not to bring hiking. This article can save you a good deal of packing space and lighten your load on the trail.

Osprey Tempest 20 vs Gregory Juno 24 vs Coulee 20 vs Osprey Sirrus 24 | Women's Hydration Pack Comparison

Eric and Kristi review the Osprey Tempest 20 vs Gregory Juno vs Coulee 20 as well as the Osprey Sirrus 24 in this in depth comparison post.

Osprey Aura vs Gregory Deva vs Mystery Ranch Bridger

Kristi takes us head to head in the battle of the backpacks: The Gregory Deva vs Osprey Aura vs Mystery Ranch Bridger.

Hiking in Rwanda: a land of mist and magic

Eric takes us hiking in Rwanda, through the jungle mud, into the land of mountains and mist to an incredible interaction with gorillas.

Osprey Exos 48 vs Bridger 45 vs Coulee 40 Backpack Review

Eric Hanson reviews the Osprey Exos 48 and compares it to the Bridger 45 and the Coulee 40 to discuss what weekend backpack makes sense for you.

Osprey Kestrel 48L Pack Review

Eric Hanson reviews the Osprey Kestrel 48L backpack outlining the pros and cons of this popular entry level backpack model from Osprey.

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes Depends on Your Needs

Eric Hanson helps you sift through the huge numbers of hiking shoes and hiking boots.

Mystery Ranch Coulee 20L Review and 30L Review

Eric does his full Mystery Ranch Coulee 20L & 30L Day Pack Review diving into the technical details of these two hiking packs.

Hiking Clothes: What to Wear Hiking

Eric Hanson discusses what to wear hiking from the inside layers to the outside layers in this in depth look at clothing on the trails!

Osprey Exos 48 Review: Osprey's Run at Ultralight Backpacks

Eric Hanson does his in depth Osprey Exos 48 Review with a focus on some great new innovations and a couple things that bug him.

Day Hiking Essentials for Beginner Hikers

Eric Hanson invites everyone to try out a quick hike into the wilderness. Here he reviews what he feels are hiking essentials for new hikers.

Zenbivy Light Double Camping Bed Review

Eric hikes some sunny miles through the Superstition Mountains of Southern Arizona to test out the Zenbivy Light Double Camping Bed.

Osprey Aura 65L Backpack Review 

Kristi breaks down the features of the Osprey Aura AG 65L backpack in her latest review.

Best Camping Coffee Maker

If coffee is important to you, Eric Hanson reviews the best camping coffee makers.

Hiking Tips for Beginners

Eric Hanson provides hiking tips for beginners. Getting started? Then check out these tips to get you outside and on the trail.

Bridger 35L Day Pack Review

In this article Eric Hanson delivers his Mystery Ranch Bridger 35L Backpack Review

Bridger 45 Backpack Review: An Overnight Pack

I had a chance to try the Mystery Ranch Bridger 45L on a recent overnight trip during the winter. I break down the details in this backpack review.

How to Start a Fire in the Wild with Sticks

Have you ever yearned to build a fire the old fashioned way? Here's how to start a fire with nothing on hand!

How to Keep Bugs Away When Camping

At specific times of year, swarms of buzzing, biting bugs can ruin your day. Here are some tips on how to keep bugs away when camping. 

Grand Canyon Winter Backpacking

Last month, I and my good friend/fellow YouTube Backpacking Guru embarked on a 5-day, 50-mile, winter trudge across the Grand Canyon. Now, it would be an understatement to say this Grand Canyon winter backpacking trip did not go as planned.

Winter Camping in West Virginia

West Virginia is one of the most underrated states. It sits inauspiciously at the center of the most populous region of the US, while simultaneously being isolated and quiet.

How to Poop in the Woods

Today's topic is a fun one, and something I've had in the chamber for a while now. So pop a squat, take a breath, and allow me to walk you through a certain backcountry call that sooner or later must be answered.

Fresh Gear Friday: Lightweight Backpacking Tent & New Gear

This past weekend I jetted out for an overnight backpacking trip near Flagstaff Arizona. Check out some of the gear I tested.

Fresh Gear Friday: Cold Weather Backpacking Gear

Selecting cold weather backpacking gear can be an extreme challenge for a lot of people. It's important to have the right skill set, but all the know-how in the world still isn't worth much without the proper gear.

Best Hiking Gear of the Year 2022

After several decades of backpacking, I'm still learning new ways to enhance this awesome pastime. Every year I'm fortunate to be able to test loads of new gear. This year, in particular, unveiled some major stand-outs.

How to Choose a Backpack

Your backpack is the foundation of all your hiking adventures. If it's well fitted appropriately-sized, functional in a way that's specific to your needs, it can feel like a welcomed extension of your body. The backpack gives you total freedom to explore the outdoors.

Staying Clean While Camping

An inescapable, or welcomed, part of backpacking is sweating up a storm. Hikers are getting down in the dirt. We are tossing yesterday's clothes back into the mix. Backpackers are forgoing a formal toilet or hot shower for days on end.

Beginner Hiking and Overnight Tips

If you're just getting started in the exciting (but also somewhat overwhelming) world of backpacking, allow me to offer some beginner hiking and overnight tips. Here are the top five things that I wish someone would have told the younger me. 

Sea to Summit Telos Tent Review

I'm pumped to tell you about Sea to Summit's (relatively) new Telos TR2 tent in this review. These guys have been making killer gear for a long time, but this was their first foray into the tent game.

Winter Backpacking Mistakes

Camping and/or backpacking in the winter can be a fun challenge, and a great way to stave off those indoor doldrums, but there are also plenty of pitfalls to watch out for.

Fresh Gear Friday: Cold Weather Sleeping Bags and Other Gear

Welcome to another round of Fresh Gear Fridays! Today I've got a nifty new lightweight stool to tell you about, a winter-worthy sleeping bag to add to your radar, and another tasty meal to keep you satiated on those chilly overnighters. Let's get into it. 

Backpacking Packing List

Having a backpacking packing list can be handy when you are preparing for the trip. Have you ever laid out all of your gear for an upcoming backpacking trip, and then turned to your pack and wondered how it could possibly all fit?