For hikers who live on a budget like I do finding gems in the rough is what you have to do for the best cost to performance. Recently I found this really new quilt from Featherstone called the Moondance and it is the quilt I plan to purchase for my cold weather (20-30 degree) trips! … Read more
While many may wonder why to spend money monthly on a device to communicate when you carry a phone, well GPS is THE safest way to ensure you get home and communicate with home.
When thinking about bringing a stove with you on any trip to cook food one must weigh the can with how much cook time they will get and whether it will last through to the next town. Today we are going to look at the many Isobutane tanks along with figuring out how long does … Read more
For many looking to get into hiking and getting outdoors in general who wants to try and keep the initial costs low shoes can be an expense, they look to wait on. This may leave you wondering, are running shoes good for hiking? While not perfectly suited to the trail a good pair of sneakers … Read more
Are you looking for something a bit more customizable than the pure budget quilts from AliExpress and Amazon? Well this is the perfect fit for those looking to better their gear but not at the cost of their fortune. The Hammock Gear Economy Burrow is the perfect way to get a more custom gear item … Read more
As a hiker on a limited budget I always am looking for a good deal and good value, when I heard about the Ice Flame from AliExpress it sounded like a absolutely perfect match for me and my needs as well as being the best backpacking quilt for the money. This quilt is made in … Read more
When I was looking to get back into backpacking and longer hiking I wanted to find a steal of a deal on a backpack. Since I have a family and purchasing a $300 backpack is a non-starter I went into super search mode on Amazon to see what was available and came across this Nevo … Read more
Dan Durston is a big thru-hiker and has built a winner in the X-Mid 1P tent for those on a thru-hike who want to have personal space to live in on their months long journey. One of the most amazing things is that they didn’t use Dyneema so this tent may weigh a little bit … Read more
One of my first questions and thoughts when I started this process was around what the average mileage a thru hiker will travel per day. Since this is a more crazy question than I first suspected I chose to write about it for the next person. What is the Average Thru Hike Miles Per Day … Read more
