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!

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

I've compiled a list of some of the best current sales on outdoor gear this summer, all in one place! The featured sales include top outdoor gear retailers like REI, Backcountry, Public Lands, Rumpl, and Outdoor Research. I'll update this list if new sales come up throughout the summer.

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.

Learn about the lightweight camera gear I took with me on my thru-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Arizona Trail (AZT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and John Muir Trail (JMT).

In this backpacking quilt guide, discover what quilts are, learn about quilts vs. traditional sleeping bags, and explore the advantages of quilts for backpacking and thru-hiking. I go over technical aspects like footboxes and fill power, and also provide my top recommendations for backpacking quilts.

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.

When I set out to thruhike the 3,000-mile-long Continental Divide Trail, I knew I needed just the right pack for this adventure, and for that, I chose the Nashville Pack Cutaway 30L Backpack. This review goes over the Nashville Pack Cutaway specs and how it performed throughout my thruhike.

Want to know what to wear and bring winter hiking? In this guide, I’ll walk you through the essential winter hiking gear, from layering techniques to insulated outerwear, waterproof gear, and accessories. The goal with winter hiking gear is to stay warm, dry, comfortable, and safe.