GEAR SHOP: Roundup 5 Rain Jacketsfor the Wet Season After a sunny and mild entry into fall this year, the rain has returned to the Northwest. Time to break out the rain gear. In anticipation of the next wet season, we’ve been sampling some of the latest rain shells from some of our favorite brands. …
TRAIL TALK Expert Advice fromOutdoor Retailer 2018 This summer, we surveyed the reps from some of our favorite outdoor brands for their suggestions in helping ensure successful and enjoyable PCT-hiking experiences. We collected a fantastic set of tips, with no-brainers, like “Don’t forget toilet paper,” to original suggestions, like “Make up fun trail games.” Check …
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GEAR SHOP: Roundup Light and EasyBackcountry Cooking Whether you’re a backcountry gourmet or a fast feeder, a reliable stove and cookset is essential for PCT hiking. At least, it is is if you want to enjoy more than peanut butter and trail bars. Here are five of our favorite lightweight stove and cooking sets, with …
GEAR SHOP: Outdoor Retailer 2018 Our Picks: Best In Show Recently, we shared some of our favorite little items that we picked up at last month’s Outdoor Retailer (OR) show in Denver. Those were just the appetizer. Now it’s time for the main course. After reviewing all of our notes on everything from ultralight tents …
GEAR SHOP: Outdoor Retailer 2018 OR Highlights: 10 Best Samples Our bags always come back a little heavier from every Outdoor Retailer (OR) show. This is because they’re usually loaded down with a variety of new sample items to check out: trail foods and drink mixes, sunscreens and bug repellents, hiking socks and assorted small …
TRAIL CONDITIONS: 8.01.18 It’s Prime Time forPCT Hiking in Oregon As we approach the middle of summer, it’s a great time for hiking the PCT in Oregon. Wildflowers are going crazy, water sources are still (mostly) plentiful, weather is mild and sunny, bugs are on the decline, and—knocking wood—the entire trail thru Oregon is open …