Outdoor Gear Reviews & Guides
Individual Gear Reviews
Sawyer Micro Squeeze Water Filter Review
We've been testing the Sawyer Micro Squeeze water filter for nine months now, taking it on most of our overnight hikes and sometimes even day hikes as well. We were really excited to test it out...
REI Flash Air 1 Ultralight Tent Review
We were very excited to test the Rei Flash Air 1 because it's one of the cheapest truly ultralight tents that you can find. So far, we've slept about 20-30 nights in this tent, so this by no means...
Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator Hiking Shoe Review
We've been testing the Merrell Moab Ventilator 2 hiking shoes for 10 months now, or a total of 500-700 km / 310-430 miles. We've used them on various terrains - flat woodlands, rocky mountains, sandy...
Osprey Talon 44 Backpack Review
We've been testing the Osprey Talon 44 internal frame backpack for about nine months now, taking it to various trekking trips in the mountains, and bringing it to several multi-day hikes in the...
Teton Sports Scout 3400 Backpack Review
We've been testing the popular and well-reviewed Teton Sports Scout 3400 internal frame backpack for a while now. After hiking over 100 kilometers with it, it's stood up really well. It's durable,...
The North Face Resolve 2 Rain Jacket Review
We've been testing the North Face Resolve 2 rain jacket for a few months now while hiking, cycling, and running. It's been through rainstorms and cold nights, and now we're ready to reveal all the...
Gear Guides
Teton Sports Scout 3400 vs Explorer 4000: Which One Is Better?
The Teton Sports Scout 3400 and the Explorer 4000 are both really reliable and comfortable options if you're looking for an affordable internal frame backpack. But which one should you get? I've...
Tips & Advice
How to Keep Your Feet From Sliding Forward in Hiking Boots
When your feet are sliding forward or up and down in new hiking boots, you might think that it isn't fixable, but in reality, there are a lot of things that you can do. You can use various lacing...
How Long Does It Take to Break in Hiking Boots?
With some effort, you can break in a pair of new hiking boots in just a few days. But it might result in some blisters and possibly even reducing the lifespan of your new hiking boots. A proper and...
Why Do People Wear Cowbells When Hiking?
A lot of hikers attach cowbells, other known as "bear bells" or "noisemakers", to their backpacks. They do this to avoid encounters with wild predators, such as bears, mountain lions, and other...