Gear
The Best Women’s Footwear for Hiking and Backpacking
The following is a sponsored post brought to you by REI. Find your next favorite pair of trail shoes here. Women can get away with wearing men's shoes, but research...
Gear Review: Oboz Campster Sandal
I'm surprised no one had ramped up the outdoors cred of the omnipresent foam clogs until now, but I'm glad Oboz jumped on it. This Montana-based company has crushed it...
The Best Women’s Hiking Apparel
The following is a Sponsored Post brought to you by REI. You can find their array of quality women's clothing here. Women-specific backpacking clothing has come a long way in...
Best Gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018
Each year (sometimes twice a year if we're feeling froggy) The Trek hits up Outdoor Retailer, the industry's largest trade show. This semiannual event showcases new gear, major industry players,
5 Pairs Of Women’s Hiking Pants That Don’t Totally Suck
Behold! A list of carefully selected hiking pants for us ladies that don't absolutely suck. If you're a female, you know the struggle of finding hiking pants that aren't hideous,...
Top Footwear of 2017: Results from the Annual Hiker Survey
I should start with an apology for the long delay in writing this post. We typically try to get the survey results out before the next class of thru-hikers begins,...
The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s Anniversary Sale
The following is a Sponsored Post brought to you by REI. REI's annual anniversary sale starts today, and backpackers can save mucho dollars. Plus, members can also take 20% off...
Gear List: Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail
When I began my gear research for the PCT, it only made sense to begin with taking inventory of what I already had in my possession. In 2013, I thru-hiked...
My 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Gear List
Below is the list of gear I am currently planning to take on my AT thru-hike beginning in March 2018. This is a living post and will be updated if...
What I’m Carrying: My AT Gear List
Around this time a few years ago, I bought my first pack. I remember going to the local trail store with my tax return sittin pretty in my bank account,...