Discover the best deals at the REI Anniversary Sale 2026 from May 15th to May 25th! Save up to 25% on hiking, camping, and backpacking gear during REI Co-op’s biggest sale of the year. Whether you're a beginner or upgrading your equipment, this sale is the perfect time to invest in top-quality outdoor gear.

Looking for the best women’s hiking pants for hiking and backpacking? In this guide, I share my top hiking pant recommendations based on 6+ years of hiking and testing. From lightweight, breathable options to durable, sun-protective fabrics, find the perfect women’s hiking pants for your next adventure.

Looking for the best women’s hiking shoes or boots? After thousands of miles of hiking, I'm sharing my favorite hiking shoes, hiking boots, and trail runners for day hikes, backpacking, and thru-hiking.

This is all the ski gear I’ll be using this winter!

Find the best deals from the REI Cyber Week Sale 2025, running November 29–December 8! I’ve rounded up my favorite discounts on hiking, camping, and winter gear, great picks for your next adventure or for holiday gifting.

Looking for the best Black Friday and Cyber Week deals to gift to an outdoor lover you know or update your backpacking, hiking, or camping gear? Look no further! You can score some huge discounts on gear this time of year. I share some of the best deals you can get this holiday season (2025)

Find the best deals from the REI Holiday Sale 2025, running November 14–24! I’ve rounded up my favorite discounts on hiking, camping, and winter gear, great picks for your next adventure or for holiday gifting.

Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoor lover in your life? This Outdoorsy Gift Guide has over 80 gift ideas for adventurers of all kinds, from hikers and backpackers to campers, photographers, skiers, National Park lovers, and more.

Learn about the best hikes off Mount Baker Highway (Highway 542) in Washington! This guide includes everything from short and easy scenic hikes to longer, challenging adventures. These North Cascades trails feature glacier views, alpine lakes, and epic mountain views.

Here is my complete Sunshine Coast Trail gear list from my 2025 thru-hike. See everything I packed for this 111-mile hike in British Columbia, Canada.

Wondering how to cache food on the Wonderland Trail in 2025? Here’s a complete guide to food cache locations, container rules, mailing addresses, and advice from my own Wonderland Trail thru-hike.

In search of the best hiking shorts for women? After thousands of miles of hiking, I'm sharing my favorite shorts for day hikes, backpacking, trail running, and more – including the best lined, unlined, and biker shorts for hiking.

Discover the best deals at the REI Anniversary Sale 2025 from May 16th to May 26th! Save up to 30% on hiking, camping, and backpacking gear during REI Co-op’s biggest sale of the year. Whether you're a beginner or upgrading your equipment, this sale is the perfect time to invest in top-quality outdoor gear.

Planning to hike the Wonderland Trail in 2026? This permit guide covers everything you need to know about getting a Wonderland Trail permit, including the Early Access Lottery, general reservations, and walk-up permits. This Wonderland Trail permit guide includes important dates, permit and campsite tips, and advice on booking permits for this beautiful backpacking trip around Mount Rainier.

Looking for the best sun hoodies and long-sleeve shirts for hiking, backpacking, and thru-hiking? In this guide, I share my top picks based on 6+ years of testing. From lightweight, breathable options to durable, sun-protective fabrics, find the perfect sun hoodie or shirt for your next outdoor adventure.

Is your goal to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail fast or complete it in under 100 days? In this blog post, I share the tips and strategies I learned from my experience of thru-hiking the 2,650-mile PCT in 93 days, with insights on efficiency, planning, and staying consistent.

Here is my 6-day Wonderland Trail itinerary with detailed mileage, elevation gain, campsites, photos, and highlights from my solo backpacking trip. Great for planning your 93-mile thru-hike around Mount Rainier (Tahoma) or getting inspiration for your next adventure!

I go through my top 4 methods for carrying your camera while backpacking and thru-hiking, including the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod, Peak Design Capture Clip, fanny packs, and storing your camera inside your backpack.

In this Kari Traa base layer review, I go into detail about the best women’s merino wool base layers for winter activities, from skiing to hiking and more. From comfort to style, I break down the features of Kari Traa's base layer tops, pants, and accessories.

Staying hydrated when backpacking and thru-hiking is crucial and the right water filter or purifier can make all the difference. In this post, I break down the best options—Sawyer Squeeze/Micro Squeeze, Katadyn BeFree, and Aquamira—sharing when I use each and why they’re my go-to choices for backpacking and thru-hiking.