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Category: Gear

How to Layer for Cold Weather
How to Layer for Cold Weather

Learn how to layer for cold weather so that you can keep climbing those mountains and scaling those rock walls. We don’t let winter slow us down!

Clothes, Gear, How To, Survival, Winter

What To Wear Hiking In Hot Weather
What To Wear Hiking In Hot Weather

It’s getting hot in here! Check out our top picks for hot weather hiking clothing so you can have an easy-breezy adventure without overheating.

Backpacking, Camping, For women, Hiking, Review

Best Inflatable Rafts, Kayaks, Paddleboards That We Swear By
Best Inflatable Rafts, Kayaks, Paddleboards That We Swear By

Dip your toes into some of our favorite water activities! Here are some of the best inflatable rafts, kayaks, and paddleboards on the market.

Gear, Kayaking & SUP

How to Use Trekking Poles 101
How to Use Trekking Poles 101

Ever wondered why everyone is using hiking poles? Wonder no more. Here’s how to use trekking poles and why you need them.

Gear, Hiking, How To

Best Mosquito Repellent for Camping, According To Our Guides
Best Mosquito Repellent for Camping, According To Our Guides

Want to know what bugs us? Bugs that bite! We compiled a list of the best mosquito repellents that will help you camp bite-free. These products will repel so you can relax!

Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Review

Hiking in the Rain? Here’s the Gear We Use (and Recommend)
Hiking in the Rain? Here’s the Gear We Use (and Recommend)

Nothing worse than getting caught unprepared while hiking in the rain. Here are our expert tips on how to stay dry and enjoy hiking while it's raining.

By Activity, Gear, Hiking, Inspiration

What Can You Not Take On A Plane? The Outdoor Woman’s Guide.
What Can You Not Take On A Plane? The Outdoor Woman’s Guide.

What can you not take on a plane? It's a long list! But not as complicated as you may think. The outdoorwoman's guide for what to bring.

Gear, International, Travel Tips

Review: the Ultralight MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Canister Stove
Review: the Ultralight MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Canister Stove

The MSR Pocket Rocket 2 camping stove is super light and super compact, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Read our Pocket Rocket Review here.

Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking, Review

Guide to Hiking Essentials For Beginners
Guide to Hiking Essentials For Beginners

From choosing the right trail to safety gear, we'll go over all the hiking essentials for beginners so you can feel confident on the trail.

By Activity, Clothes, Hiking

Our Review: Platypus GravityWorks Filtration System 6L
Our Review: Platypus GravityWorks Filtration System 6L

We use the Platypus GravityWorks Filtration System on all of our backpacking trips, so we know a thing or two about it. Here's our breakdown of all its features.

Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking, Review

Our Review: Osprey Ariel Plus 70 Women’s Backpacking Pack
Our Review: Osprey Ariel Plus 70 Women’s Backpacking Pack

The Osprey Ariel Plus 70 is our favorite pack for our backpacking trips. Here's what to know before buying one for yourself.

Backpacking, Gear, Review