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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here are the best deals during the REI Winter Sale 2024, running from November 15 to November 25! In this post, I provide a curated list of gear that is now on sale. Don’t miss out on these limited-time offers during REI’s Winter Sale 2024!

Looking for the perfect camera bag for your hiking adventures? Here is my comprehensive review of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) Camera Pod, which is an ultralight and weatherproof camera bag. I go over its specs, features, and how it performed on my thru-hike of the Wonderland Trail.

Learn about the ultralight backpacking gear I used on my 2024 Wonderland Trail thru-hike in this detailed gear and packing list. The Wonderland Trail (WT) is a 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier, also known by its original name, Tahoma, given by the native Puyallup Tribe.

Complete Arizona Trail (AZT) Resupply Guide: Mile markers, towns, tips for Southbound (SOBO) and Northbound (NOBO) thru-hikers. Includes locations, transportation, grocery options, lodging, information on showers and laundry, and insights from my 4-week thru-hike.

Learn about the best deals on backpacking, camping, and hiking gear during REI’s Labor Day Sale and save up to 40%! Explore my curated list of the best REI Labor Day deals.

Discover the best deals on backpacking, camping, and hiking gear during REI’s 4th of July Sale and save up to 40%! Don’t miss out on these great savings—explore my curated list of the best REI 4th of July deals.

In this blog post, I'll explore the various options for ultralight backpacking gear available at REI Co-op. REI has a wide selection of quality gear, customer-friendly return policies, and knowledgeable staff. This guide will help you navigate the essentials for a more enjoyable and efficient hiking experience.

In this post, learn about all the ultralight backpacking gear I used on my southbound thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail in 2023.

If you’re looking to get holiday gifts for your outdoor-loving friends and family or interested in upgrading your own hiking gear, REI Co-op’s Cyber Week Sale & Clearance is taking place from November 25th to December 4th, 2023! Keep reading to learn more about what is on sale.