There appears to be a long-standing divide amongst the hiking community about the pros and cons of hiking poles. In my own journeys, I’ve tended to err on the side of going without hiking poles. But as the miles start to add up, I’m forced to reconsider my former (dare I say childish?) ways. To …
Increasingly, studies are showing that hiking with poles can have significant positive effects. Carbon hiking poles reduce impacts on knees, ankles, hips, and all the joints in between. From personal experience, they also keep your hands closer to heart level, which reduces that uncomfortable swelling of the hands and fingers that happens on longer hikes. …
Today, we’re going to look at five hiking pole tips for safety and efficiency. These tips will help you choose the best set of poles for you and use them to the best of your ability. As a younger man, I often wondered why people relied on hiking poles. I liked keeping my hands free …
Water is arguably your most critical resource on any backpacking or remote camping trip. For long-distance hiking, specifically, the ability to get clean water quickly and keep moving is vital, which is where the MSR TrailShot Water Filter comes in. I’ve recently written about finding clean water in the wild, a gravity filtration system from …
I’m here to tell you I’ve finally found a brand that caters to those of us that want high-quality sunglasses but don’t want to give up an entire day’s earnings to get them. This is my Knockaround Sunglasses review. For years, I’ve gotten by with the cheapest pairs of sunglasses I could find. These were …
There are undoubtedly many of you out there that have an internal longing to spend more than a day in the wilderness. But learning how to get clean water in the wild is essential to making this longing become a reality. You’ve probably seen pictures of incredible backcountry lakes, views from prolific mountain peaks, and …
My affinity for Sawyer Products stems from the simple fact that they share a first name with my younger brother. So I was ecstatic when they agreed to send me the Sawyer Gravity Water Filtration System to use and review. The Sawyer Gravity Water Filtration System Overview The ‘SP160’ One-Gallon Sawyer Gravity Water Filtration System …
If you’re looking for a new pack for rock climbing, ice climbing, skiing, backpacking, or mountaineering, we’re going to take some time today to assess the Arcteryx Alpha FL Pack. The Arcteryx brand was founded on the idea that “there is always a better way,” and its products are tested and proven in one of …
As an avid hiker and backpacker, I feel very fortunate to have completed the length of the John Muir Trail (my longest trip to date). I’ve also notched several other amazing multi-day trips, but the “next great trip” is always waiting, which is why I’m researching mountaineering expeditions in North America. I must admit that …
As digital entrepreneurs, you can imagine that we have a lot of gear and supplies that we absolutely MUST keep dry. So, today I’m going to take a few minutes to highlight some of the best dry bags for traveling. This post is inspired by my time living in Costa Rica during the rainy season. …