Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coatings have long been a standard feature in outdoor gear, helping fabrics repel water and dry quickly. But as the chemistry behind DWRs evolves, so does...
When it comes to choosing a sleeping bag or quilt, fill power (FP) is one of the most commonly advertised specs—and one of the most misunderstood. It’s supposed to give...
The first thing to know is that inflatable air mattresses perform best when they are fully inflated. For example, our Flex™ Air and Ultralight Mattresses operate on the concept of forming...
Curious where ultralight gear is headed? This panel chat—hosted by Treeline Review and Garage Grown Gear—dives into the future of backpacking and bikepacking gear. Hear from folks at Zenbivy, Swift Industries,...
Down has one of the highest warmth-to-weight ratios out of any material in the backpacking world. However, it’s only effective when it’s evenly distributed throughout your...
Deep cleaning your quilt can be a time-consuming hassle. In most cases, a light surface cleaning and refreshening of the down is all your quilt needs. Skip the deep cleans and simply “freshen” your quilt in...
Temperatures are warming and summer is just around the corner. If you've always wanted to try backpacking now's the time to get ready for a summer outdoors. Backpacking is a...
Deciding what to eat in the outdoors stumps even seasoned backpackers, but having a delicious meal when you get to camp can take your trip to the next level. There...
Backpacking evokes images of overstuffed packs with gear strapped all over the outside - an uncomfortable monstrosity you're supposed to strap to your back and carry for miles. It doesn't have...
Let's face it, the versatility of a backpacking quilt is hard to beat! From hammocks to hostels, campfires to sunset spots, quilts provide easy, portable, lightweight warmth. Here are 4 ways to use your...
Out here, nature isn’t a backdrop for my adventure; it’s the main character, and I am a guest — one organism among billions. I have had to move with Mother...
The Gulf Islands provided the perfect training ground for our trip. We were blessed by practically zero wind and cloudless skies, and paddled on glass almost every day. Here we...
This hike is about visibility, belonging, and reclaiming space. I’ve been told by many people that “I don’t look like a backpacker.” I’m here to be myself loudly and boldly...
When I tell people I’m paddling the Inside Passage this summer, I’m often met with a mix of awe and confusion. “Wow, that’s incredible… Wait; why are you doing this...
This trip started off as a lot of Alaskan trips do - with bags packed, loading up into a float plane. Alaska is incredibly inaccessible - it only has a...
When you're out hiking every day for several months straight you're bound to get rained on. We asked Snackbar and Scribe how they deal with the inevitable rain—What rain gear do they wear?...
Sleep, oh glorious sleep. It is not always easy to achieve on trail, though! When I get into camp, all I want to do is just throw down my pack...
From food wrappers to water bottles, take-out containers and utensils, single-use plastics are everywhere in our day to day lives.... Turns out: you can't even escape them out in the wilderness. While...
We asked our thru-hiker ambassadors to share what gear they love... and what they don't! From luxury items, to the strangest thing they're carrying on their 2023 thru-hikes.
Ever wondered how a thru-hiker packs their pack? We asked our ambassadors to show us how they do it! Journey Man (PCT) "When packing my bag I usually just...
