When you’re headed into the mountains, away from civilization and the idea of quick rescue, you need to know you can count on your gear. All gear reviewed here have been personally tested and tried. I don’t post reviews for gear I’ve never seen before. If you see a review here, I’m willing to take it into the backcountry. See our gear review policy here.
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Wearing the Cotopaxi Losdos Zip-off Pants for 1700 miles straight
When I decided to thru-hike the Continental Divide Trail and walk 3,000 miles through the heart of America’s wilderness, I wanted to look good doing it. Which, perhaps, is not the main focus for a thru hike. I should have been looking more at durability, weight, functionality, price, and honestly, anything else besides style. After…
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An honest review of Lowa Renegades
If there’s one thing I can say for certain, it’s this: I’ve put Lowa Renegades to the test—and they always perform. Picture this. There’s a girl, hoisting a 35-lb backpack up onto her shoulders down at the Amicalola Visitor Center. She thinks she’s average-size but other people call her short. The ranger looks doubtfully at her and…
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How to backpack on a budget
The mountains are calling but the price tag is high. Or so it may appear at first glance. It only takes one look at REI’s website to feel overwhelmed by all of the expensive options. If you’re looking for ways to backpack cheaply or what’s some of the best affordable camping gear, here are some…
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