Choosing Ultralight Insulation Layers That Stand Up to Cold Nights
Cold nights in the backcountry have a way of sneaking up on you, even when the day feels pleasantly warm. You set up your...
Choosing Ultralight Insulation Layers That Stand Up to Cold Nights
Cold nights in the backcountry have a way of sneaking up on you, even when the day feels pleasantly warm. You set up your...
My Experience Using Dry Sacks to Protect Ultralight Gear in Rain
You know that sinking feeling when the clouds open up just as you are setting up camp? Your ultralight gear, expensive and meticulously packed,...
The Ultralight Tarp Shelter That Stayed Up Through a Storm
Storms have a way of testing everything you hold dear out in the wilderness — your gear, your patience, and sometimes, your sanity. I...
The Ultralight Compass I Trust When Electronics Fail
You know that sinking feeling when your phone’s GPS dies in the middle of nowhere? Not a sliver of signal, battery drained to zero,...
How to Stay Warm Ultralight Without Bulk—Lessons from Real Trips
There is something magical about waking up to a crisp morning in the backcountry. The cold nips at your nose, your fingers feel like...
The Ultralight Compass I Trust When Electronics Fail
You know that sinking feeling when your phone’s GPS dies in the middle of nowhere? Not a sliver of signal, battery drained to zero,...
My Approach to Ultralight Food Storage That Keeps Critters Away
There is something about the crackle of a campfire under a blanket of stars that makes every backpacker feel alive. But, if you have...
How I Picked Ultralight Sunglasses for Trail Longevity
I still remember the moment my sunglasses betrayed me. There I was, three hours into a trail that felt endless, sweat dripping down my...
How I Customized My Backpack Suspension for Better Comfort
There is something about carrying your home on your back that feels like a wild adventure, even if you are just walking down a...
There is something magical about waking up to a crisp morning in the backcountry. The cold nips at your nose, your fingers feel like...