Backpacking: It’s about the journey!
“The old school of thought would have you believe that you’d be a fool to take on nature without arming yourself with every conceivable measure of safety and comfort under the sun. But that isn’t what being in nature is all about. Rather, it’s about feeling free, unbounded, shedding the distractions and barriers of our civilization—not bringing them with us.” ― Ryel Kestenbaum, The Ultralight Backpacker: The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail
Weekend Wanderer: How to Prepare for a Weekend Backpacking Trip
The Pre-Trip Panic Is Real The second you say, “Let’s go backpacking this weekend,” your brain immediately responds with, “Cool, let’s think about everything that could go wrong.” Suddenly you’re wondering if bears like the taste of protein bars, whether you remember...
Backpacking Dark Canyon: Why you should always have a pre-trip gear check?
Let’s set the scene: Early May, sun already melting the asphalt, and I’m in Dark Canyon, Utah, rethinking every life choice that led me to lug a small boulder disguised as a backpack up a 1,500-foot wall of misery. My eyes are stinging from sweat and I’m halfway up...
First Backpacking Trip: Ruth Lake
Let me set your expectations: if you’re thinking your first backpacking trip will be some Instagram-worthy journey of self-discovery, think again—especially if you’re sharing a forest with a swarm of scout troops. My first time backpacking was with a bunch of them,...
Outdoor News
Inside Outside Days 2026: What Outdoor Industry Trends Mean for Everyday Adventurers
Industry Events vs. Real Dirt Every January, headlines out of Denver buzz with phrases like “reimagining outdoor experience” or “next-gen gear innovation.” Meanwhile, real adventurers, the ones actually scrubbing sand off their boots and duct-taping maps to...
More Opinion
From Campfires to Cancel Culture: How Outdoor Values Keep America Grounded
The Campfire Doesn’t Care Who You Voted For There’s something profoundly democratic about a campfire. The flames don’t check your voter registration before warming your hands. The stars overhead don’t care if you lean left or right. And the ground beneath your tent...
Features
Salt Lake City to Host the Winter Olympics in 2034: A Historic Return
In a move that will rekindle memories of the 2002 Winter Olympics and showcase Utah's enduring winter sports legacy, Salt Lake City has been awarded the Winter Olympics for 2034. Even though this has been anticipated for a long time. This historic decision marks the...
Gear
Konjoun Super Socks Review: Super or Scam?
Review of the Konjoun Socks The Konjoun sock has become almost impossible to avoid. It’s plastered all over social media and marketed aggressively—almost like those endlessly repeated YouTube ads for mobile games. The “Super Sock” itself is designed with individual...